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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
Anyone dealing with long-term dysphagia and chronic cough?
Asking for my husband who is 61 and 12 years post chemo/radiation for stage IV scc base of tongue w/lymph node involvement. He is now...
How do I know when I can get off my feeding tube?
It's been over 7 months since my last radiation treatment for throat cancer. I could not eat because of the pain for months. I can...
Mouth Cancer: Dealing with pain, osteonecrosis and trismus.
in 2023 I got mouth cancer, was operated on, then had 34 treatments of radiation. In Oct of 24 I had a tooth out because...
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...
Phlegm and Saliva filling in the mouth after tongue sarcoma
My husband had a sarcoma of the tongue and throat He was diagnosed in 10/20 and has been cured by radiation and immunotherapy. Now his...
How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?
I have completed 35 treatments of radiation and chemotherapy two weeks ago for squamous cell cancer in my tongue and lymph node. I’m just wondering...
Extremely tired 6 weeks after finishing treatments chemo and radiatin
Hi there! My husband finished treatment 6 weeks ago ( radiation and chemotherapy for 7 weeks) for base of tongue hpv cancer. He was feeling...
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...
Has anyone experienced a tonsillectomy and soft palate reconstruction?
Any experience or suggestions? I’m my wife’s caregiver. Early May 9th she was diagnosed with tonsil cancer. She made her first appointment within 2 weeks...
20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?
I'm twenty weeks post radiation (35 sessions) for tonsil cancer. Doing well and back to living my life except for eating. I still can only...
Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.
After TORs surgery Jan 26, my husband has not been able to swallow. On swallow takes an hour sometimes. Nerve damage also caused stiff jaw...