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Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?
In cases of radiation to the jaw resulting in Osteoradionecrosis (radiation bone death) or Ameloblastoma or similar growths on the mandible, reconstruction surgery is sometimes...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Oct 23 3:41pm
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Nighttime urination mishaps
My husband had TORS surgery for throat cancer in January. He is very weak from some hospitalizations for pneumonia and now radiation. Caregivers I hire...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 28 1:08pm
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Mucositis
Does anyone have experience with mucositis? I’m over 8 weeks post radiation and anything I can find on this states it should be cleared up...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Sep 8, 2021
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Taste Buds Not Quite Right
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 27, 2023
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Anyone dealt with cough after head and neck cancer treatments?
My bf had neck/throat cancer about 8 years ago and had major surgery to his neck, jaw, and back of tongue. He also had radiation...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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 2:46pm
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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