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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, 2024
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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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Vocal cord tumor: Anyone else?
I have been diagnosed with squamous cell invasive carcinoma on one of my vocal cords. I’ve been told the survival rate is very high and...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 6, 2023
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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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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, 2024
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face
My husband 73 years old had 2022 Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Orbit right eye. Strong Chemo and Immuno therapy destroy the Cancer. Now, the...
Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer
Last active: Feb 4 2:51pm
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Newly diagnosed and scared: How did you cope?
Hi folx, my "Thanksgiving Eve" tongue biopsy revealed stage 1 HPV squamous cell carcinoma. I understand it's treatable and the 7 weeks of chemo/radiation sounds...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jan 29 9:48am
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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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Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx and level 11 LN
Last month, I was told by my ENT and confirmed by my oncologist that I have primary SCC of the oropharynx (left tonsil) and secondary...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 12 5:34pm
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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