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Has anyone had thyroid issues after head and neck radiation?
I started therapy today for my lymphedema which is just another side effect from my treatment. The therapist pointed out that my thyroid gland was...
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Radiation therapy benefits after negative Biopsy and zero cancer
My mother at age 79+ had growth in neck in Dec 2020 and. She underwent surgery to remove the growth in neck and the biopsy...
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Late side effects from Cobalt Radiation for Nasopharyngeal Cancer
My husband had nasopharyngeal SCC. It’s been 40 years since 7700 rads of cobalt. The medical facility told us he was one of two people...
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Mouth issues (blisters and gum swelling) years after radiation
I had throat and neck radiation 3 years ago. I am always producing heavy mucous above my palate that I constantly have to hock up....
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HPV positive Squamous Cell, radiation & chemo: 30 vs 35
Interested in folks who had 30 doses ( 60 gray’s) versus 35 doses ( 70 gray’s) ofradiation. Did you get DNA levels, How long post...
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When do you start getting energy after radiation?
My husband had TORs surgery for cancer in January and has just completed radiation. He's so tired he feels he could sleep all the time....
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Anyone have difficulty with speech (forming words) after radiation?
I had 35 radiation treatments for squamous cell throat cancer ending May 22, 2024. On September 7 and 12I had brief episodes where I couldn’t...
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How long does radiation impact the tumor after treatment?
Any ideas on how long the radiation continues to impact the tumor after treatment is finished? I have heard 3 mos and 6 mos…Thanks in...
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Dry skin after chemo and radiation treatments: Anyone else?
After chemo and radiation treatments and the loss of 50lbs I have very dry flaky skin has anyone else experience this, if so what do...
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Missing late end radiation treatments due to uncontrollable coughing
My husband, 68 years old, has oropharyngeal cancer (Stage 2) of the tonsil HPV 16+ and has completed 6 rounds of a 6 chemo plan...
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My husband is 17 months post radiation and still suffering from radiation damage to his throat....
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@susiep303 Did you have photon radiation or proton? Yes having Mayo Clinic is a great advantage...
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It was temporary. Once his mouth healed, about 3 months after completing radiation, he no longer...