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I have had throat cancer since 2019. I went thru 35X proton beam radiation with chemo....

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Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Like your mom, I was also diagnosed with stage 3 tongue and neck cancer. My treatments...

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Discussion: Just starting out on this journey…

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Posted: Oct 27, 2022

Hi. I am Joan @731. I had Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma ACC is the sublingual salivary gland...

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

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Posted: Mar 17, 2024

@henrytimmins I agree with others. Be cautious with alternative treatments. I have no regrets going through...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Nov 28, 2021

My husband has SCC - spindle. Research shows that the SCC is frequently found in kidney...

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

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Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Hi, I had HPV P16 Positive Head and Neck cancer diagnosed on 10 Jan 2017 based...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jun 22, 2022

I echo much of what has been said here. For what it's worth I'm a 64...

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Discussion: Throat Pain Help

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Posted: Mar 17 8:42am

I know you hate to see your husband losing weight. You feel helpless as you watch...

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Discussion: Chemo delayed due to low white blood count: Disappointed

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Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Hi, I was diagnosed with HPVp16 of an Unknown Site on 4 Jan, 2017. Simply stated,...

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Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

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Posted: Sep 13, 2022

Hi hnc67, When the doctors give you a time frame on recovery, you should ask them...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

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Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Hi jcl2018, sorry your having health issues. My wife had a radical neck dissection and adjuvant...

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Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

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Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I assume you had a lump come up on your neck? It sounds like with the...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

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Posted: Oct 13, 2024

Hello @knb2010 and welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer group. Speaking as a patient, I...

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Discussion: Lymphoepithelial Carcinoma Right Parotid + Accessory Parotid Gland

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Posted: Jun 1, 2024

My husband also has been using RLT post treatment. It has really helped with edema. There...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

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Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I had all of my nodes removed 1 through 4 on the left side and they...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for bringing us together again. I am happy to hear from Maureen. We...

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

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Posted: Nov 23, 2019

Hello @abes1068. My photon radiation was 70 Gy centered at parotid salivary gland, facial nerve area...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

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Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Hello @brad78 . I had SCC in an ear, temporal bone resection, paraotidectomy, neck dissection almost...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: Mar 5, 2024

When I was at your stage in recovery I was reaching out on Twitter to all...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

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Posted: Dec 3, 2024

I had the Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap surgery done last year in 2023. It...

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Discussion: Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

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Posted: Oct 21, 2024

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