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@duvie @coleenyoung @adriennef @jano My husband lost his saliva glands to radiation, so the tube will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185743/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189029/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

My neck was very very burnt externally from the radiation, and I was advised by my...

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Discussion: Types of radiation therapy and chemo therapy combinations

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I humbly thank everyone in this group for the love, care, support, experiences, and suggestions from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895310/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

Somehow I missed this thread until the recent posts--I'm finding it helpful. I have a rare...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880390/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I used an immersion blender on my food. The further you progress, the less smooth (ie...

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Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

Hi I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma /HPV at base of my tongue. Feb.2023. I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Hi Bobbielynn, I also belong to the tattoo club! Today was my almost five year checkup....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Teresa, thanks for checking in with me. No new cancer treatment yet but I'm doing pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/172496/

Discussion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2017

Hello @becky76, Your little brother is in good hands. I was being treated, or rather, mistreated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967608/

Discussion: Anyone had a subtotal glossectomy? Willing to talk?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I am very interested in Dr. Hinni. I have painful lichen planus and two biospies have...

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Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2017

Hi Mickey @bankit3 and welcome to the head and neck cancer group. Those are probably words...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 11:08am

Hi Badfish, First I would like assure you, and please fight back any negative thoughts and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953965/

Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Hello. I had tonsil cancer in 2008. 33 radiation and 6 chemo. I cannot recall how...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

dear 7881188, lilyann here. so sorry to hear about your husband and can fully understand your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163131/

Discussion: What’s left after "cured" of nasopharyngeal cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I had a j tube put in before treatment (chemo, radiation plus chemo, then surgery) because...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@lunatuna, great question to ask. My wife, Kate, got me through a long tongue cancer treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036396/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Hi Colleen Many thanks for your input. I believe I am one of the fortunate ones...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118929/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

It is just my throat that is sore. I still am tender on the right side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943103/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023