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My wife had head and neck cancer at 28 , she’s was 52 and still had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977722/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

hi tomschwerdt, thank you for getting back to me. sorry that yours is somewhat different diagnoses...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959549/

Discussion: Anyone on dabrafenib (Tafinlar) & trametinib (Mekinst) oral chemo?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I did! In November of 2022 I had a lot of dental work done, including 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862713/

Discussion: Tonsil cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

@sandralea58, here is a link to the Neutrogena IP22 Wand: https://www.amazon.com/neutrogena-clearing-therapy-treatment-solution/dp/b0719sv6vb. The site wants way too...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Hi Alpaca, This is Loli; I know I have not communicated in a long time. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174496/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2019

Hi Nancy- I would agree with everyone that pain meds generally add to malaise...I finished treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319767/

Discussion: Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 8:56pm

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

Hello, I had a left neck dissection in 2022 before I had TORS surgery to remove...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128234/

Discussion: Anyone had neck dissection surgery? What are your tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

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

It may be worth seeing a pulmonologist from a Lung Center or top hospital near you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104775/

Discussion: Preventing pneumonia

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Four things during my cancer journey that helped me keep track of everything from diagnosis/treatment options...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077929/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

Hi @russellreed and welcome to the Head and Neck group. You got a good dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042027/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

Early on after oral radiation, I found that most oral hygiene products caused mouth burning, so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309455/

Discussion: Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 21 11:08am

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

Just an FYI on Proton radiation. The proton beam equipment is large and expensive. The expense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220529/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24 10:47am