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I was treated for squamous cell ca of the nasopharynx in 1976 at Wilford Hall, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740499/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

I suffer from neck spasms five times a day due to radiation damage from throat cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321226/

Discussion: Best muscle cream

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Sep 4, 2020

@colleenyoung thank you so much! I doubt it matters but mine was hodgkins not non-hodgkins. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232863/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 8, 2019

Hi there. I am almost 72 years old and live in Australia. I have a history...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134230/

Discussion: Libtayo (cemiplimab) treatment for SCC...any comments?

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

I’m very sorry for what you and your dad are going through. My brother in law...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902245/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

I finally finished my neck radiation and chemo treatments on April 7th. I was overweight and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868139/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2023

All of us with Head and Neck cancer realize that the treatments we received can predispose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822024/

Discussion: New Here: Just had surgery for mouth and neck (lymph) cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Hi @raj2020, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, an online community where people can share experiences and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307990/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Hello @mytime62. We are about the same age...I am a 65-year-old woman. It took over one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160242/

Discussion: Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Hi @ijones98280 Welcome to the head and neck cancer group. HPV related or 16P as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138010/

Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

Lisa, I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC base of tongue in March 2023 at 56 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025879/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

Hi, Question my boyfriend had Squamous cell cancer on his tongue. He had radiation and chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969617/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

Rather common to have voice issues from my experience. I even went to an otolarag??? voice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682823/

Discussion: 3 weeks Laryngitis or Hoarse voice: Late side effect of radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2022

Hi @anderrandy, I add my welcome to you. Healthy living is always good to help prevent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/218565/

Discussion: squamous cell in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2019

I also have RA which developed after my third surgery to remove tumors on my neck....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211419/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds + Chemo/Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 14 2:16pm

My journey began a bit differently. I had a regularly scheduled check-up with my PCP and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/675552/

Discussion: Now I'm really scared, how did your journey begin?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

Me again :) I guess I should have kept scrolling- we seem to have a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111921/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2017

So the free flap surgery they removed the remaining teeth you had. I'm curious do I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965039/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I got 7 sessions of Cisplatin Chemo (along with 35 radiation sessions) in 2020. Mine lasted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953934/

Discussion: How long does a Chemo appointment last?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

How do we know the tumor is still there? A PET scan will show scar tissue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922203/

Discussion: Tumor Lymph node neck still there

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

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