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Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?
I have been diagnosed with squamous cell invasive carcinoma on one of my vocal cords. I’ve been told the survival rate is very high and...
SCC in tonsil/throat spreading: What should be next step?
HelloI am looking help for my uncle.Squamous cell carcinoma started in tonsil/throat, P16 positive,Went through radiation, it came back and spreadWent through chemo, had rough...
Dry Mouth. Particularly at night. Solutions?
I was diagnosed with Squamous of the tongue and lymph nodes. Following surgery, radiation and chemo/cysplatin I've had chronic dry mouth. A friend of my...
Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?
In cases of radiation to the jaw resulting in Osteoradionecrosis (radiation bone death) or Ameloblastoma or similar growths on the mandible, reconstruction surgery is sometimes...
Nighttime urination mishaps
My husband had TORS surgery for throat cancer in January. He is very weak from some hospitalizations for pneumonia and now radiation. Caregivers I hire...
Taste Buds Not Quite Right
I had a radical tonsillectomy and neck dissection in April due to a tumor on my tonsil from HPV. I did not have radiation. That...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face
My husband 73 years old had 2022 Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Orbit right eye. Strong Chemo and Immuno therapy destroy the Cancer. Now, the...
Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?
Hi folx, my "Thanksgiving Eve" tongue biopsy revealed stage 1 HPV squamous cell carcinoma. I understand it's treatable and the 7 weeks of chemo/radiation sounds...
Continued vomiting after treatment has ended: Is this normal?
My partner finished radiation treatment on 10/20/25 for neck cancer. He has a PET scan scheduled for later next month (01/26). He has been experiencing...
Does anyone have experience with mucositis?
Does anyone have experience with mucositis?I’m over 8 weeks post radiation and anything I can find on this states it should be cleared up by...
Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?
I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer SCC. Did TORS surgery with neck dissection. All margins clear but tumor had PNI-peri neural involvement. They are...
Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments?
My bf had neck/throat cancer about 8 years ago and had major surgery to his neck, jaw, and back of tongue. He also had radiation...
Has anyone tried Joven therapeutic nutrition powder?
I am now one year after radiation treatment for stage 3 tonsil cancer. I am still struggling with dry mouth, slight irritation, and mucous. My...
Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN
Last month, I was told by my ENT and confirmed by my oncologist that I have primary SCC of the oropharynx (left tonsil) and secondary...
Anybody that had adenoid cystic carcinoma in sinus cavity?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anybody-that-had-adenoid-cystic-carcinoma-in-sinus-cavity/
I had this tumor removed from my right sinus, and then radiation, it's been 2 years. I have such issues with congestion, ear feeling "plugged"...
Blisters in mouth & lips - treatment suggestions?
I am half way through radiation treatment and now have massive number of blisters in my mouth and lips.The blisters are likely down my esophagus...
HPV tonsil, throat cancer spread to lymph node chains & clumped
This has exploded out of the neck and is inoperable. First round of aggressive Chemotherapy was given. Extreme fatigue has resulted while waiting for second...
Hypopharyngeal cancer -management of saliva and mucus at night
My dear friend has been diagnosed with hypo pharyngeal cancer, and is in preparation for chemo radiation. She has been struggling to manage her saliva...
Keytruda is being stopped after 28 mos for metas to lungs throat cance
Insurance is now denying my Keytruda Rx after 2-1/2 years for throat cancer which metastisized to lungs after chemo, radiation and lung lobectomy. No side...
Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?
Hi, my husband is 2 weeks in his radiation and chemo for tonsil cancer. He has seen our family dentist and he is not given...
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