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HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/squamous-cell-cancer-of-the-throat-and-neck-from-hpv-virus/
I had my surgery on 12/2021 which started in the left tonsil and traveled to the back of the tongue , some of the soft...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: May 6 8:31am
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Would you get a Laryngectomy or stay with a Trach? How to cope?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-to-site/
Hello members. I've had cancer twice. 1st one was if the left vocal cord. 2nd one was in April 2018 base of the tongue and...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Apr 14, 2021
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When to return to work after radiation ends
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/when-to-return-to-work-after-radiation-ends/
I am a 60 year old female I had my right tonsil removed in February 2024, CT scan prior to removal had shown no cancer...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2024
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Thank God for Hope-Miracles and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/thank-god-for-hope-miracles-and-mashed-potatoes-gravy/
Hi everyone, I am Julie, 18 years out from Stage 4 tonsil and tongue “HPV” cancer. I can legitimately say I have experienced just about...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 27, 2025
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Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-side-effects-when-will-they-ever-end/
After receiving a full course of radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma to the left tonsil area, lingering side effects had to be faced. My very...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 9 5:32pm