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I don’t recall the specific type, but it was HPV related. He had 35 radiation treatments...

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Discussion: 54 year old male have questions about HPV cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

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@evelin, I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing this last side effect of radiation for...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2024

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@josk, Princess Margaret Cancer Center/UHN in Toronto has a fabulous Palliative Care center and team. You...

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

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Hello @josk Salonpas only work to block pain pathways so pain associated with the fibrosis could...

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Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

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I had it and went through surgery Jan 23 and radiation feb-March. I have had 3...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

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My husband just had a few radiation treatments so far and already can’t eat, he has...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

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Are you having photon (X-ray) radiation? Or is 30 the total dosage? Reason I ask is...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

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Hello, I am considering having a complete laryngectomy as I am not able to eat or...

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Discussion: Complete laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

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My 77 year old husband was diagnosed with throat cancer a year ago in March. It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989279/

Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

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My sister, 68, had squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 on the left side of her tongue....

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023