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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"...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 7, 2023
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 12 5:34pm
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 16, 2023
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 6, 2023
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 17, 2023
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Oct 2, 2024
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 22, 2024
Difficulty swallowing liquids
I’m 69 and about 22 years out from throat cancer. I was treated with three rounds of chemo and 6 weeks radiation. My swallowing issues...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jan 19 12:11pm
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 6, 2024
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 25 10:19pm
Wondering about low WBC in bloodwork
I'm just over a year out from successful radiation and chemotherapy. My recovery has been going well despite some dental issues that led to extreme...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 1 6:06pm
Chronic ear pain and stuffy nose after throat cancer treatment
My husband is experiencing pain in his left ear 3 months after completing radiation and chemotherapy for cancer on his left tonsil. He describes the...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 3, 2023
Excess phlegm after oral cancer surgery: What helps?
I had oral cancer surgery in September of 2022. I did not receive radiation or chemo after the surgery. Since then, I have had copious...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 11, 2024
Any experience with treatment for Esthesioneuroblastoma?
Hi, my husband was recently diagnosed with an esthesioneuroblastoma tumor in his sinus area, to discover it has also traveled to his right lymph node...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 5, 2024
Should I get a bridge to replace teeth from removed jaw?
My entire lower right jaw was taken out in August to remove a cancerous tumor adhered to jaw bone. Jaw was replaced with my fibula...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 14, 2024
Tracheotomy after Larynx cancer
I need help and bigger advise. My husband went through Radiation for his Larynx Cancer and developed Necrosis on his (pre cancer) left side neck...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Oct 9, 2022
Teeth removal for HPV cancer: how to get insurance for replacement?
I was told to have 6 compromised teeth removed for treatment of Head and Neck cancer. I was told it was to help accommodate robotic...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 15, 2023
Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?
Hi everybody, My husband has 9 more radiation treatments & 1 more chemo to go. He is having bad pain due to a huge, quarter...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 25, 2023
Itchy skin with Keytruda
Hi, I'm going to have my last of 14 immunotherapy infusions for tongue cancer in a few weeks. I'm in a study, and had two...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 10 7:38pm
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 2 7:02am