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Have to agree that most will have their own unique experience and essentially find out along...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Thank you. I will start with saying that the end result, in my case, negated any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762772/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

I had 2 surgeries and 25 radiation treatments for treatment of HPV tonsil cancer as primary...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

They think the parotid gland is the primary site. His PET scan was clear otherwise. Yes,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 7:36pm

Hello @gaybinator, I attempted yesterday to respond back to your comment. Got half way through it...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 22, 2018

Hi @cris2 Now that a couple weeks have passed since your husband has completed radiation I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Hypo/hyper, it happens. As I understand it, the thyroid can get bruised during radiotherapy with a...

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Discussion: Anyone experience hypothyroidism after radiation for H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Hello @rheaskinner. I recently joined the Head and Neck Cancer group. I posted questions about long...

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Discussion: Has anyone had radiation induced dysphagia?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

My experience is very similar to @runner61627 with one big difference...I loved my feeding tube! I'm...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Hello all! So grateful to have found this forum. I am a 58 y.o. wife and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968305/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Hi Paul, Thanks for asking. I can’t really complain, all things considered. In 2009, I’m diagnosed...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

It is entirely possible the cancer point of origin is in the lymph node itself. More...

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Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi, I wanted to share an update in hopes that it might help someone else navigating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242709/

Discussion: Seeking Support: First Mayo Appointment for Husband's Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 5:53am

I had Nasopharyngeal Cancer in 2014. Found out I had it in early October. Had the...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

My bf has neck and head cancer squamous cell carcinoma hpv 16. He was diagnosed March...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

@robolobo, try to go with the flow. Your body has allowed this cancer to invade, so...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

You know if it wasn't so serious this would seem funny to the un-initiated non-cancerous person....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

How are you doing? I am hoping you are well! Thank you so much for your...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with 5 mm tumor in pyriform sinus

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Hi! My husband was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in late May. He went through 35 daily...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Hi my name is Carrie and I live in Minnesota. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2017