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I had right neck lymph nodes removed and jugular vein. I have had a lot of...

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Discussion: Lymphedema in the neck after laryngectomy

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

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Hi, my experience was and currently is that the taste of all foods, since radiation, has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755046/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

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Hi Raj, I had exactly the same cancer in the cheek seven years ago. My surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/307993/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

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Hi @kco, Conventional radiation (photon) uses a beam of x-rays that travel through the body in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336974/

Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2021

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I have the plegm also to the point of drooling I had chemo and radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185714/

Discussion: 20 weeks Post Treatment What to Eat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

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One more thought, unlike others who describe their experience, I can breathe and swallow without the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985794/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

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How long ago were his radiation treatments? The reason for this question is that in some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875133/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

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I’m currently on the last week of a five week protocol of 50gy radiation with once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841250/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

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Ah, I understand now. I kept re-reading your post and wasn’t clear on who did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790939/

Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

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@hrhwilliam Great information. Mayo Jacksonville does not have proton radiation only photon. they are building a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220234/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the eye orbit and on face

Support Group: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2025