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I had one put in 3 weeks after my radiation started and it was an experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901178/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

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This is kind of related. When I had recurrence vaginal cancer I had brachytherapy and regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618284/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

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My thyroid cancer was found in a lymph node that was removed during surgery from HPV...

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Discussion: Please pray for me- Thyroid Cancer, too?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

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Sounds like lymphedema, a reasonably common side effect from radiation. Since cancer cells often accumulate in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290280/

Discussion: After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

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Hi. My last radiation treatment was Dec. 20, 2024 After my first post radiation checkup everything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274024/

Discussion: Caretaker: Laryngectomy alternatives?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

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Hi, I'm Ileana and my husband was diagnosed with HPV tonsil and tongue cancer. He had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174424/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2018

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@gregdwhipple, this must be hard on your dad. You might wish to see the suggestions in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151488/

Discussion: HELP! Post Cancer Throat Pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

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After maxillary and ethmoid sinus cancer, I had radiation as follow up. 20 years later, I...

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Discussion: Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 11:21am

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rrc185, I decided very quickly to have proton radiation therapy rather than photon radiation. The radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994495/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

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I went to San Diego for my treatment (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma) but live in Oregon. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943357/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023