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Hi, I join here for my husband to learn from the group My husband at 71...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2025

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Thank you. I would say my sense of taste is about 70% returned. That’s ahead of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 8:25am

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I had TORS surgery to remove base of tongue Cancer April 2023. Also had radical neck...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

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It will take many months and up to a year or so for the salvia glands...

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Discussion: Head and neck cancer: Saliva production still low after treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

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In looking back at my notes, it took me about 10 months to get most of...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2025

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May I ask what state your tongue is/was in and how long? My tongue is swollen...

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Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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I agree with Lori, hang in there. My tastes came back one at a time starting...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

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My experience and frustration was much the same. I was not prepared to find out that...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

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@kamrin I am starting my 3 rd week photon radiation tomorrow too. Taste of food is...

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Discussion: How to fight cisplatin side effects like nausea & fatigue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 9:41am

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My experiences have been similar to dennymayo. I am 18 months post-treatment and foods that are...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

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