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Still dealing with mucus
I am 1 year post radiation treatment for stage 3 tonsil cancer. I am still dealing with constant mucus and it's still very irritating. Are...
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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...
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How soon did treatment start? Dental issues first
My dad was diagnosed with tonsil cancer the beginning of January and is supposed to start chemo and radiation but due to dental issues he...
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Is anaemia a common side effect of treatment?
Hi, I'm a year into recovery from chemoradiation for tonsil cancer. I've just been diagnosed as anaemic. I'm just wondering if many people here have...
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This very concern was addressed by my medical oncologist before I even really realized it was...
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My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 tonsil cancer. He has metastasis to lymph nodes...
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@justwow Yes,he stopped smoking the day after we saw surgeon,back in Oct of last year. His...
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I don't think a visual nasal and throat exam is sufficient followup for tonsil cancer. Quite...
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Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?
Hi, my husband is 2 weeks in his radiation and chemo for tonsil cancer. He has seen our family dentist and he is not given...
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How long after cancer treatment for bloodwork to go to normal again?
My husband had tonsil cancer, finished treatments so it’s been 3 months since done. Still has eating issues, dry mouth, throat etc. he’s still going...
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Swelling at site of tumour 6 weeks post radiation
I am 6 weeks post 35 sessions radiation for HPV + tonsil cancer T2N0. Have had all the usual after effects but fortunately not to...
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Has anyone tried Joven therapeutic nutrition powder?
I am now one year after radiation treatment for stage 3 tonsil cancer. I am still struggling with dry mouth, slight irritation, and mucous. My...
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Has anyone gone through the 30gy DART therapy, what is recovery like?
I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer SCC. Did TORS surgery with neck dissection. All margins clear but tumor had PNI-peri neural involvement. They are...
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Swallowing liquids after throat surgery and lymph node dissection
I had a second surgery three weeks ago to remove residual tonsil cancer and to remove two lymph nodes. I am struggling to swallow liquids....
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