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@trainwife Its been about 6 months since you reported your use of red light for fibrosis....

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Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

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I’m using a high quality handheld red light device at home 4 times a week on...

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Discussion: Anyone have success with red light therapy for radiation effects?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

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I had nasopharyngeal cancer treatment in 2006, and I was ok in speech and swallowing. But...

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Discussion: Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

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For me, it is for the neck fibrosis, although I don't know whether it helps dysphagia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307608/

Discussion: Relief from Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

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I had head and neck cancer .. and I have fibrosis in my neck .. and...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

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I have hard areas around the surgery area. It's kind of like swelling, but it's more...

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Discussion: Swelling at site of tumour 6 weeks post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

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I have been suffering from fibrosis for years and finally found a facility with treatments: South...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

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I am a 3+ year survivor of Stage IV ESCC. I am totally non-PO due to...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

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My surgeon prescribed massage. My OT does Myofacial Release Massage and that has really helped loosen...

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Discussion: Relief from Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

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Some folks have used red light therapy for lymphedema and fibrosis. I don't have personal experience...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

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