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Tonsil cancer?
Hi all, In January this year I developed a sore throat and noticed that a small hole had appeared near my right tonsil with a...
Post tonsil cancer
Hi everyone. First post here. My name is Paul and I just turned 42. I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in July 2025. Did 35...
Enlarged Tonsil -- Cancer?
Had a sensation of something stuck in throat. Went to ENT 4 mos ago and was diagnosed as reflux (ENT did not scope). Got medication....
Proton versus Photon for HPV tonsil cancer
I have stage 2 HPV related cancer in my left tonsil that has spread to the lymph node. PET scan shows no other cancer. I'm...
Anyone have experience with tonsil cancer reccurrence?
Hello all, does anyone have any experience with tonsil reoccurrence?
Dental issues after radiation for tonsil cancer?
I am a year out from radiation and chemo for tonsil cancer. Treatments followed two surgeries, the first was biopsies and tonsillectomy. I was intubated...
Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?
I've just been diagnosed with stage three tonsil cancer on Feb 22nd. 63 year old male. Have seen the surgical oncologist and the radiology oncologist,...
Tonsil Cancer from HPV: Anyone else?
I discovered I had a tumor on my right tonsil in April and it had moved to one lymph node - I had robotic surgery...
Just diagnosed with Squamous Cell Tonsil cancer without a biopsy
My husband had a sore throat for several months. He finally saw his internist who noticed a spot on his tonsil. He was referred to...
Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support
I am writing for my husband who was recently diagnose with Tonsil Cancer. He finished the biopsy and PET scan but we do not know...
What is the probability of reccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?
Can anyone speak to the probability of reoccurrence with T1N1 tonsil cancer?
Tonsil Cancer in 2010: Dealing with multiple late side effects
In 2010 I had radiation and Chemo treatment for tonsil cancer. I have had several side affects such as Radiation Induced Brachial Plexopathy. severe dysphagia,...
HPV Tonsil Cancer: How do you manage the stigma?
I don't know about the rest of you, but where I live, I feel I'm the only one with HPV Tonsil Cancer. I'm sure some...
Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer
Just completed 35 radiation treatments for HPV positive tonsil cancer at stage 1. I am frustrated with the pain, dry throat, medications and the duration...
ENT recs non-network surgeon for tonsil cancer - will ins help?
Husband (63) just dx'd with stage 1 SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA, P16 POSITIVE from biopsy. ENT recommended a surgeon from Univ Hosp to consult. This doc...
HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation
In June of 2024 I was diagnosed with HPV+ tonsil cancer. I have been doing an alternative approach but believe it is not working and...
Recently diagnosed with cancer on left tonsil with swollen lymph nodes
The only treatment options i have been offered is chemo and radiation. Radiation 5 times a week for 7 weeks and chemo once a week...
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...
Late effect stage 4 tonsil & tongue cancer 18 years ago
I have questions/comments I need some input about which I can’t seem to find. I am 18 years out from surgery, chemo and radiation. I...
Did you lose your hair with chemo and radiation?
Did everyone lose their hair with tonsil cancer. Does it just thin or all come out for a man?
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