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Hello @ dc56 I agree, it’s unfortunate that we had to learn the hard way about...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

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I had TORS surgery April 2023 to remove base of tongue tumor ( negative margins during...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery (TORS) with no radiation or chemo after?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

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I was diagnosed with SCC T3,N0 9 years ago but originating in my ear. One of...

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Discussion: Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

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I had 35 radiation and 6 cisplatin sessions and while the pain and burning was bad,...

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Discussion: Continued vomiting after treatment has ended: Is this normal?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

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I did get my sense of taste back. I would say it was at about 50%...

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Discussion: My life in remission

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

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I had 35 rounds (7 weeks) of Photon radiation for a total of 70Gy and 3...

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Discussion: Start RT soon: What side effects can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

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When they can start radiation is a question for your doctor. I wish you well. Radiation...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

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That makes a lot of sense. It's never been explained to me that way, but a...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2022

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@jchurchill5017 I have had metastatic SCC but skin origin for 13 years. In 2020 I had...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2025

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Radiation normally keeps working 2-3 weeks AFTER your last round. So you are at about peak...

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Discussion: 4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025