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I would say it took me about 3-4 months after radiation before my taste and smell...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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Jclassey again I finally do not have pain when I eat. It took about 4.5 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064377/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

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No surgery. He underwent 35 rounds of radiation. Because of his age, cisplatin (chemo) was not...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

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@lizzyj58 I hope so still cannot put on weight guess I need more fudge if I...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

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P.S. If you are having serious throat pain this early in treatment it may be thrush....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490503/

Discussion: Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 4:33pm

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I can’t find my original post about protein powder but I have an update….. I ordered...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

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I had a tumor removed from base of tongue along with a little of my tongue...

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Discussion: Following tongue resection, I have no appetite. Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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@lizzyj58 I wanted to follow up since it has been some time. I had my PET...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:45am

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I've noticed since my surgery, radiation & first round of chemo...like you said, the things that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/232812/

Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2019

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@harleytiger Thanks, I'm stage 2. My insurance covers proton. My copay is 20% up to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530278/

Discussion: HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 9:44pm