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Yes, brain fog is a killer, but it seems to be short term memory. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086538/

Discussion: Anyone notice cognitive impairment with throat cancer or treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

My husband's was also HPV. I wish we had talked to radiologist first but we were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054805/

Discussion: New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

I am hugely appreciative of individuals like yourself sharing on the platform. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778292/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

My heart goes out to you @srm for having to deal with the pain and agony...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633366/

Discussion: Mucositis

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2021

Hi @dgoinvestments Probably a good thing he has his tonsils as the cancer becomes contained there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975926/

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

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Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023. I had TORS robotic surgery April 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897336/

Discussion: Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): Any tips pre & post surgery?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi @vickie1320 Your husband's immune system will certainly be taxed so it is best to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887237/

Discussion: Getting sick during treatment

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Posted: Jun 29, 2023

I feel like I just found my older brother. I was diagnosed with squamous cell throat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766815/

Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2022

We all go through stuff. Thank-you for your kind words. Yes, unless the vocal cords (VC's)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739116/

Discussion: Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

rebeccac, So sorry to hear you and your husband are having to deal with this. Head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775708/

Discussion: Anyone had Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

I had osteoradionecrosis of the left jaw after 35 weeks of radiation and 7 sessions of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997952/

Discussion: Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Considering all the amazing things that are being done in medicine, it’s frustrating that trismus is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790618/

Discussion: Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Mouth infections stopped after the doctor extracted two of my molars. Radiation caused my gums to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111870/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995720/

Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Welcome to the group. Keep in mind that everybody responds differently to treatments. I’m just informing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874077/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

I can’t believe I’m just now discovering this support group. Back in 2019 and 2020 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823669/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Hello Thomason, I again appreciate your journey, you’re just a miracle at this point nothing else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702463/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2022

@mtborz You need to talk with your doctor about getting a feeding tube for your husband....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174553/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I am 4 1/2 years out of radiation and chemo for cancer in both sides of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915262/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Hi, I can tell you that I was one of the fortunate ones, and that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803695/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

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