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I start treatment on 3/13. My simulation is scheduled for 2/28 and I'll know more details...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816359/

Discussion: Questions about de-escalation radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

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My speech is slurred and it is still difficult to swallow most foods after being 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788416/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

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@kamrin I had TORS surgery for base of tongue SCC. The first few days after surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1441587/

Discussion: Post TORS when will I be able to eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2025

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There is a device called a Therabite that slowly and gently forces the jaw open. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119043/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2024

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Thank you for your comments. We were told by one therapist that if he didn't swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044789/

Discussion: Inability to swallow and never ending foamy saliva

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

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I had no choice on the feeding tube - I had to have the feeding tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169753/

Discussion: How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

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@nlovejoy Hi, I had esophageal cancer which was treated with chemo and radiation. I also had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266728/

Discussion: Healing process after throat cancer treatments: What to expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

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My husband has just started radiation for SCC of the tonsils, throat an tongue. That wa...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066738/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

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My chemo and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer was 2013. 2022 I’ve got Osteoradioncrosis. After effect of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051308/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

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Second day of rad/chemo included a swallow test to check for possibility of aspiration and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898225/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

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