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Posted: Aug 23 4:05pm

@trustinhim, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Oral cancer: proton vs photon...

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Discussion: Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 8:09pm

I Really wish my team of doctors would have clearly explained the dental situation. They had...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 7:44pm

Went to talk about it with the radiation doctor. He just looked in my mouth with...

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Discussion: Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 3:09pm

Hi @rogerlee3, Radiotherapy has offered up Proton Beam as opposed to the traditional Photon radiation. Although...

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Discussion: Issues with leaving home for Proton radiation -base of tongue HPV-16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Yes, it's radiation. I also read a paper about how it still prevents radiation-induced sarcoma from...

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Discussion: Recurrent radiation-induced sarcoma in head and neck area

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

You may also find the tips shared in this discussion helpful for your boyfriend's radiation burns:...

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Discussion: Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

I’m on my six week of radiation and chemotherapy my dr and nurse both told me...

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Discussion: Anyone like to share their remedy for medication build up on neck?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

In 2006 when I had to have 35 rounds of radiation plus chemo - nasopharyngeal cancer...

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Discussion: Dentures plus implants after radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 13 8:33am

What is release ( free flap) surgery? I had a partial glossectomy in May of 2024...

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Discussion: Free flap surgery (release surgery) after partial glossectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22 10:16am

Congratulations on finishing your treatment! Your nurse's insight is generally correct; most radiation-related damage manifests within...

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Discussion: How do you care for teeth and dental health after H&N cancer?

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Posted: 4 days ago

Hello and sorry about your situation. In the words of my senior oncologist, I had way...

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

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Posted: Jun 3 9:01am

Hi @kat63016, you've connected with just the right member @ltecato. I think you might both be...

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Discussion: Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2023

You’ve been thru a lot and I certainly understand your hesitation about proton radiation. I’m hoping...

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Discussion: Synovial sarcoma: Proton or conventional radiation after surgery?

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

@deb26 I also went to UFHPTI for my prostate cancer treatment. I have posted many times...

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

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Posted: Jan 25 7:39am

Hi William, I had a T1N1 oropharyngeal SCC P16+ tumor removed last April with a right...

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Discussion: What treatment options are available to reccurrence of H&N cancer?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 12:44pm

Hi, there’s no doubt that radiation ruined his taste and saliva glands. He did not have...

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

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Posted: May 17, 2024

Also...it might be a hassle depending where you live and on your insurance company, but I'd...

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Discussion: What to expect during Chemoradiation?

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Posted: Jul 26 11:24am

@lilyann i think a rant is well deserved at this point. If radiation is considered curative...

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Discussion: Advised to do dental work before radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

Update: For others who are experiencing post radiation pain, the hard pain has FINALLY subsided for...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

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Posted: Feb 14, 2024

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