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I find that certain foods now put me off like eggs, bread and the taste is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991089/

Discussion: How to help a cancer patient undergoing treatment with nutrition?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

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I also had SCC at the base of my tongue, and was treated with chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975831/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

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@robholdenried, My 7 weeks of radiation was aimed at an area just below my ear due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907678/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

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We use Nutrin 1.5. It has no taste or smell and right now Medicare covers it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095978/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

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Thank you for relating your swallowing experience. Much appreciated. Do your comments regarding pain when swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213256/

Discussion: Swallowing hard 7 wks after radiation: Will it get better?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:33am

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So far, my husband’s favorite is Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse. He uses it sporadically during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213200/

Discussion: New HPV-16 back of tongue cancer diagnosis and treatment to date

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 8:26am

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No need to describe your taste issue. Blood, licking an iron pipe, eating steel, tingling and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969707/

Discussion: Sore on tongue from treatments: What helps?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

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I didn’t have radiation, but will still explore Hyperbaric treatments. I’ll see if I qualify. Man,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020650/

Discussion: Strange taste - change in taste

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

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Take notes. Be there. Don't get discouraged. Know that foods will taste different and may taste...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035881/

Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

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I lost 30lb but was 10 lbs overweight to start so trying to gain 10-15 back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853677/

Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023