Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

I had a radical tonsillectomy in April to remove a HPV tumor on my right tonsil- had left removed as well - just to be...

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...

I've had chemo and radiation for my throat cancer. It's been three weeks now since I've had my last treatments, and I'm wondering when anyone...

I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of base of tongue. Level II and Level III nodes less than 1cm. in October 2015. I started...

7 yrs after tonsil Carcinoma I still have open wound in my mouth, can't swallow or taste

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...

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with extranodal marginal zone lymphoma to the base of tongue and palatine tonsils. I also have Sjogren's Syndrome and Lymphocytic...

Hi all! I’m looking for suggestions on how to help my dad eat more during his treatments for throat cancer. He’s getting chemo & radiation...

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...

I am 6 weeks post 35 sessions radiation for HPV + tonsil cancer T2N0. Have had all the usual after effects but fortunately not to...

I had cancer in soft palate of mouth and left tonsil and it went to lymph node on left side of neck received chemo and...

I am having difficulty getting enough protein in my diet. I can't 'break down' chicken, due to no saliva. I can tolerate beef if rare...

I was irradiated for cancer of the nasopharynx in the mid-1970s. Over the years it has gotten increasingly difficult for me to swallow food and...

Hello, group. In 2015 I had 35 days of radiation and 3 rounds of cisplatin chemotherapy for stage IV oropharyngeal cancer. The tumor was at...

Good morning, I am recovering from oropharyngeal cancer radiation treatment which ended late last July. I have been working with a swallow therapist but am...

My husband is currently starting week 4 of his 7 week treatment with Cistplatin and radiation but is having the worst time with finding a...

I am wondering if some of these symptoms are just part of the healing process. I assume they are but I just want to know...

Hi everyone, I’m so grateful to have this forum! I’m a 43 year old female who received 35 rounds of radiation with chemo for metastatic...

About a month ago felt discomfort on right side of tongue. Dentist checked said did not see anything go to ENT if continues. ENT ran...

I discovered I had a tumor on my right tonsil in April and it had moved to one lymph node - I had robotic surgery...