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Excess mucus
I had te mandibula flap cancer operation several years ago. I am producing large amounts of this mucus in my mouth. It seems to be...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 7, 2025
Still dealing with mucus
I am 1 year post radiation treatment for stage 3 tonsil cancer. I am still dealing with constant mucus and it's still very irritating. Are...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 17, 2025
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 11, 2025
What helps excessive mucus this time of year (cold weather)?
I live in northern New Jersey. The cold weather came early this year and I noticed a significant increase in my mucus production. It causes...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 19, 2024
How do you manage thick mucus? What else can I try?
How is everyone managing their thick saliva? The doctors tell me more water and a humidifier. I have done these things. Just recently, I started...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: 23 minutes ago
Mucus won’t clear: Does saline spray help? Saline rinses?
Had throat cancer reconstruction ucla Feb. 25. Having a terrible time clearing mucus from throat. Neverending.Does saline spray help? Saline rinses? Can you use mucinex?
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Apr 3 6:19am
Speaking is difficult because of radiation treatment over 20 years ago
Will I lose the ability to talk completely? I was diagnosed with stage 4 tonsil cancer in 2003 which was treated with both radiation and...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 2 7:28pm
Anyone have issues with thick saliva after radiation and chemo.
Asking for my husband. Diagnosed with cancer at base of tongue in 2021. Completed 33 radiation and 3 chemo treatments. Has very thick saliva that...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 4, 2025
Feeding tube and trach after throat cancer treatments
My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer in November of 2021. He went through 2 rounds of chemo and radiation. Currently he is cancer free...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 17 6:17pm
What to expect post radical neck dissection, tonsil & mucosectomy?
My father (61 years old) is due to have a radical neck dissection (on the right) & full tonsillectomy (what is left of previously removed...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 20, 2025
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) vest? Good or bad?
Throat cancer some 20 years ago but still kickin'. But, mucus and musculoskeletal pain are chewing me up. I'm considering the HFCWO vest. Any experienced...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 17 7:52am
What Are You're Experiences With Phlegm?
I am 8 months + post radiation treatment for my throat cancer, but still experiencing non-stop mucus in my sinuses that won't go away and...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 29, 2025
9 days after end of treatment, mouth and throat questions
Hello again everybody! Did I ever tell you how much I appreciate all your sage advice and wisdom? Well, I do! This is a great...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jan 14, 2025
Looking for hope! Managing after treatment for tongue cancer
I was recently diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of my tongue and throat. Had part of my tongue removed and just finished 35 radiation treatments...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 11 9:17am
Suggestions to remedy discomfort after sinus surgery
Hello friends, my husband is recovering from endoscopic sinus cancer surgery (carcinoma with basaloid features). The buildup of drying mucus and blood, combined with the...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 23, 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, 2025
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: Jun 2 12:40am
Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing
My husband, 68 years old, has oropharyngeal cancer (Stage 2) of the tonsil HPV 16+ and has completed 6 rounds of a 6 chemo plan...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 27, 2023
I had 2 rad of scheduled 35 + 7 scheduled chemo in April
I am 82. I got very sick after 2 rad. Could not walk, pain, threw up 2 days and left Md Anderson. Been on holistic...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 17, 2025
Any insight on how to deal w/lymphedema, swallowing and mouth ulcers?
Hi all. We are new to the group. First time posting. My husband is 62. He had surgery and 35 radiation treatments for Stage 3...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 25 4:28am