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Free flap surgery (release surgery) after partial glossectomy
I had a partial glossectomy to remove squamous cell carcinoma from my tongue and then 30 radiation treatments almost 2 years ago. I’m talking with...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 6, 2025
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Starting de-escalated treatment for base of tongue
I am beginning de-escalated chemoraddiation treatment for base of tounge cancer. Ten days twice a day for radiation. I would like to hear from others...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 7, 2021
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Infection in skin above HPV SquamisCell Carcinoma
I am pre radiation/chemo treatment and am getting a repeating infected cyst above the cancerous lymph node that i just had drained and am taking...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 20, 2025
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Getting sick during treatment
My husband will be having chemo & radiation for tonsil cancer and lymph note spread. I am concerned he will contract some contagious flu/virus/covid as...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 2, 2023
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Can anyone share their experience with Mandible reconstruction?
He had all of his teeth removed in December due to infection and severe deterioration . Now his left side of his jaw (he received...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 3, 2025
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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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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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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: Dec 9, 2025
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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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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, 2025