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I finished 28 proton treatments plus chemo just over three weeks ago. Am just barely getting...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

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The toughest adjustment for me with no saliva glands has been swallowing food . As my...

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Discussion: Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

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I find that certain foods now put me off like eggs, bread and the taste is...

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Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

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@56tburd That was exactly my choice either take the treatment or die. I just think before...

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Discussion: Your tips for recovery after 35 radiation treatments for tonsil cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

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I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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@robholdenried, My 7 weeks of radiation was aimed at an area just below my ear due...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

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Thank you for relating your swallowing experience. Much appreciated. Do your comments regarding pain when swallowing...

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Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

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We use Nutrin 1.5. It has no taste or smell and right now Medicare covers it...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

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First off- congratulations! You finished treatment (or as I'm not referring to it, Phase 1). I'm...

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Discussion: When will my sense of taste and smell return?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

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No need to describe your taste issue. Blood, licking an iron pipe, eating steel, tingling and...

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Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023