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Seeking alternatives to Radiation post-TORS tonsillectomy
I am a 54 y.o. male patient 3 weeks post TORS with radical tonsillectomy and right neck dissection. Surgical report indicated HPV+ SCC tumor 1.6cm...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Apr 6, 2025
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Possible nerve damage from head radiation
At age 60 in 2010, I was diagnosed with a spindle-cell squamous carcinoma on my right temple. After 5 stages of MOHS which did not...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Mar 21, 2025
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Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?
How long has proton radiation for oral cancer been used? What is the difference between photon and proton radiation? Thank you
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 28, 2023
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Proton vs Photon Radiation Is there much difference?
Scheduled for Proton radiation after right tonsil and right neck dissection. Already have had four infusions of Keytruda, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. Now they want me...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2025
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Fractured jaw from radiation - What treatment options are there?
Hi all, My name is Paul and i have a fractured jaw due to the effects of long term aggressive radiation for tonsil cancer in...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 6, 2025
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After Effects of Radiation: Saggy skin under the chin
My husband finished his radiation and chemo, the end of February.He now has saggy skin under his chin, almost looks like a frog... is this...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 27, 2025
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Ten years after throat radiation and ongoing damage
After 10 years of coping with expected radiation damage, I have developed a mysterious pain that began as a spot near my right shoulder blade....
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Apr 27, 2025
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Recurrent radiation-induced sarcoma in head and neck area
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone has treatment in Mayo for recurrent radiation-induced sarcoma? I know it's rare, especially when it's recurrent. If you do,...
Support Group: Sarcoma
Last active: Dec 17, 2024
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Do late effects of sinus radiation contribute to TBI/concussion?
How does the late effects of sinus radiation continue to deteriorate affected areas and worsen minor TBI?
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: 6 days ago
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Anyone had Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment after radiation?
Anyone with feedback from having Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments for post radiation? Starting in a few weeks and interested to know of the experience from anyone...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Feb 15, 2024