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Head and neck radiation can be very difficult to live through with lasting side effects. At...

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Discussion: Radiation therapy benefits after negative Biopsy and zero cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

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@SRM , I will be going through the standard NCCN guideline of 33 radiation “treatments” (as...

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2021

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I am 10 days post 30 rounds of Proton Radiation to "cleanup" any cancer that may...

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Discussion: Oral cancer: proton vs photon radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

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My husband had oral cancer in his cheek. After surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, he can not...

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Discussion: Oncology Dentist: Is it recommended to see a specialist?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

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I also have fibrosis affecting my carotid arteries and swallowing. I have regular NIVA ultrasound studies....

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Discussion: Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

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Hello @phylissg, Knowing nothing about your situation, I can only relate my own experience. For approximately...

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Discussion: Preventing pneumonia

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

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I went through radiation and chemo about this time last year. I had a cancer in...

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Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

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Good morning @karenjf. My name is Merry and I am a Mentor for Connect, mostly lung...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2019

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My husband had throat cancer of the vocal cord in April, Had 6 weeks of both...

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Discussion: Worried about my husband who had throat cancer: How to support him?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2024

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Hello @mytwocents and welcome to the head and neck group. Your input is always welcome. Sounds...

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Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

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