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Not being able to swallow near the end of radiation and for days after is common...

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Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 7:47am

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Really I haven't been sick. I got through surgery real well and got through radiation and...

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Discussion: Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

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Thank you for sharing you experience. I never heard about the lymphedema until your post, that...

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Discussion: Partial Glossectomy with free flap rebuild of tongue

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

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An early PET scan often shows scar tissue as cancer when it is not. Even after...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 30 8:28am

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Hello @johnbonani John and welcome to the Head and Neck group. There are as many differing...

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Discussion: Husband diagnosed with tonsil cancer: looking for tips and support

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 2:57pm

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Hi squirrelsnanna, How lucky you are you will have proton radiation. Five years ago, there were...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

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Hi I had the surgery Friday to remove all lymph nodes levels 1 through 4 at...

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Discussion: Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

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I also have the scaring in the throat due to radiation for throat cancer. It appears...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

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A PET scan can be helpful in identifying cancer however, there is always an however, PET...

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Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28 7:06pm

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Hello, my name is Lisa, and I have salivary gland cancer-- adenoid cystic carcinoma. January 2016...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

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