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Hello @lilypilly. It can be a little awkward. They do make handheld small ones that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203723/

Discussion: Lymphedema of the neck: What did you do?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 11:44am

These post are so helpful! Thank you so much for writing them. I start the Dart...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 6:16pm

Thank you, Colleen. I did see that article a couple years ago and even had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059301/

Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

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Posted: Apr 29, 2024

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer back in February. SCC HPV16 pos. Tors was not recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054754/

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

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Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi @srm, I know that @msherfinski has talked about having lymphedema of the neck after H&N...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644981/

Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

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Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I had stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2001. I ate oatmeal and drank Boost drinks...

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

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Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Hello @kevinsmccarson60 and welcome to Connect Head n Neck. I'm sorry that you are joining us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307584/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

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Posted: May 19 9:49am

Part 2. I am going to now provide my experience receiving treatments in the DART 2.0...

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Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

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Posted: Jan 14 6:45pm

Hi Suzan, wow, that is a very low weight, I can understand your anxiety at your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875487/

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

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Posted: Jun 9, 2023

In 2008 I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 on left tonsil caused by HPV and one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080126/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

Hello @steve55. After undergoing radiation, my Vocal Cords (VCs) paralyzed, and the excessive mucus was trapped....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193245/

Discussion: What helps excessive mucus this time of year (cold weather)?

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Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Hi John I finished 7 wks radiation and 7 rounds of chemo in January 2024. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348654/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 9:42am

Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701916/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

No biopsy, as my med report was about the liquid on my mastoids, causing lose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819306/

Discussion: Nasal cyst malignancy found by MRI: What next?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Hi John, I finished radiation and chemo in July of 2023. I can remember going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183764/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

Hi @noni777777 and welcome to the Head and Neck group here on Connect. It seems like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040451/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

You are making progress @rakga, and setting that final treatment as a goal is helpful. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030380/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

He is to the stage where he will start feeling the radiation. On eating I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888728/

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

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Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hi, I was diagnosed with HPVp16 on 3 Jan 2017. My team offered the surgery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799391/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hi @hrwilliam My Throat pain has improved significantly but it ended up taking even longer than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727598/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2022

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