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That is correct, Tom, it was very rough. My dad went through very big spine surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945388/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Well I am 60 years old and the past 6 years has been a bit rough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789530/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

I to had the P16 cancer in my right tonsil witch went into my tounge and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041259/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Hello @redroadbutterfly, and welcome to Connect, although I am sorry that your cancer diagnosis is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157386/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma: How did this happen?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Hi there, I’m a 74 year old woman who was in fairly good health until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849798/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

There are many protein drinks to choose from but you should try to find one that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174557/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2020

Have you all tried juicing? I started juicing right after my surgery and almost four years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111897/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2017

@neetneet, I too suffer with a lot of mucus, but mine is from radiation treatment. Then,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

I can only tell you what my bf has experienced and what his symptoms have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632665/

Discussion: Struggling with shortness of breath and lump in throat

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Hello anybody10. I hope and pray you are doing well. To be blunt the oncologists (both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824857/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Finished 35 Radiation and two months chemo Aug 2022 for HPV related CA on tonsils. Lost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866791/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hey @Brad78. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002859/

Discussion: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) P16+

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Hi Mark It’s been three years now and I still have issues. My wife actually ate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871969/

Discussion: Are there ways to help me swallow better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

November 2019 I was (prebiopsy) diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. The first ENT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764180/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Hey @rakga. I was diagnosed with HPV16+ OSCC in March 2023 at 56 years old. Of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002863/

Discussion: Diagnosed with SCC on base of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Thank you for your post. I am very sorry to hear about your husband. But he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831215/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Hello. I am 10 years from SCC in my external ear canal, with metastatic disease now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794274/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

Hello sandyjr. My heart goes out to you all. I will share my story quickly and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748215/

Discussion: Squamous cell throat cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Hello all- (sorry for the lengthy post) Want to thank you all for sharing your stories....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143735/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Hi jcl2018, I was officially Stage IVB T2N3M0 tonsil cancer on my left side caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158621/

Discussion: Long Term Head and Neck Cancer radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024