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Yes. I attempted to get a second opinion at Mayo Clinic to be considered for de-escalated...

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Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 4:03pm

Hello @ponygirlnd. I had radiation to my ear area directed to focus where the facial nerve...

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Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:31am

Hello @gratefuldad. So sorry you are now dealing with this cancer. HPV associated cancer has a...

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Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:23am

@cancergotme2, how are radiation treatments going? How are you doing?

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 1:14pm

@debow1256, how are you and your husband doing? Is radiation finished now?

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Discussion: Throat Cancer Caregiver: What to expect after radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 2:12pm

@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

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

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

@hrhwilliam I am a patient at Mayo Jacksonville. Mayo Jacksonville does not offer proton radiation treatments....

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

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 7:47am

I had my weekly meeting with the radiation oncologist physician. I asked about proton v photon....

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 5:33pm

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

Support Group: Sarcoma

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 was treated at Mayo 4 years ago for SCC on the base of my tongue...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18 9:36am

Hi. My last radiation treatment was Dec. 20, 2024 After my first post radiation checkup everything...

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Discussion: Caretaker: Laryngectomy alternatives?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 10:19am

Thank you for posting this. I am two years post treatment next week. Also an avid...

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Discussion: Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@susiep303 Did you have photon radiation or proton? Yes having Mayo Clinic is a great advantage...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 6:54am

@gratefuldad, any update? Did you decide to start radiation therapy or did you find a clinical...

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Discussion: Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 3:27pm

I’ve had radiation 3 times and that was always the most difficult part. I had this...

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Discussion: Welcome Our World as Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21, 2018

Hello @alexandra24 and welcome to Head and Neck Connect. Also sorry that you need to be...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 8:04am

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

@kmlnj When you heard your doctor say proton is used for extremely precise radiation that should...

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Discussion: I'm 80 years old. Radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 6:49am

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