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Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

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Interest in an in-person support group?
I am eight months out of surgery/radiation for Stage IV Oral SCC and live in the Twin Cities (Minnesota). Are others in the area interested...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 3 1:07pm
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Bleeding Lingual Artery Aneurysm = Changes, like liquid diet and more
Another chapter for my adventure. I had stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma of the right base of the tongue. My final radiation treatment was July...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 9, 2022
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When in treatment for head and neck cancer: Beard or no beard?
Starting radiation and chemo in 2 weeks. Post surgery I have grown a beard. Can I, should I keep it? Might it help with skin...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 3, 2023
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Horrible coughing fits
My husband had extensive TORS surgery late January and just started radiation. But he has terrible coughing spells. Sounds and looks like he'll cough up...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 22, 2024
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Diagnosed with tongue cancer (2nd cancer): Worried about treatment
In 2011, I’ve had ambeplastoma(lower jaw cancer), I now was diagnosed with tongue cancer on October 11, 2024, I did radiation treatment in 2011, but...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 9 4:21pm
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Myofascial Release Therapy for longterm effects of cancer treatment
I have started Myofacial Release Therapy for long term side effects from surgery and radiation for head and neck cancer. Does anyone have thoughts to...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 20 10:54am
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Today I'm grateful for... (add yours below)
1. This wisdom of this community (and the encouragement and shared experience). 2. Seeing the stars when I go to radiation at 7am, then the...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 2:58pm
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Mouth sores, no taste and no saliva and other side effects
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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 1, 2017
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SCC in tonsil/throat spreading: What should be next step?
HelloI am looking help for my uncle.Squamous cell carcinoma started in tonsil/throat, P16 positive,Went through radiation, it came back and spreadWent through chemo, had rough...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2024
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How do you clear the HPV16 virus to prevent cancer recurrence?
Has anyone (Male) had any success totally clearing the HPV virus with Supplements/Diet changes or seeing a Naturopathic Doctor after having Cancer and going through...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 11 4:34pm