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Roof of mouth still severely irritated 4 weeks post radiation
I was diagnosed with tongue and tonsil cancer in February. I had 35 rounds of radiation which I completed 4 weeks ago. The roof of...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 23, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jun 27, 2025
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Severe pain eating 7 weeks post radiation: Any tips?
Hi all,First-time poster here. 40M, stage 1 P16 / HPV+ tonsil cancer. Completed 33 fx, 70 gy proton radiation about 7 weeks ago. No chemo.Problem...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 24, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2025
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New cancer 2 months after TORS Surgery chemo+radiation
My husband had extensive TORS surgery Jan 25 for HPV + SSC. While hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia catscan showed cancer is back and biopsy revealed...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Aug 30, 2025
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Severe Radiation burns from adverse reaction to mask from treatment
Hello everyone, I am new to this group and in need of help/advise. I am the only caregiver advocate for my boyfriend, who was diagnosed...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 26, 2022
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How long after radiation did it take to get your voice back?
I finished 29 rounds of radiation to the larynx for HPV related papillary squamous cell cancer to the right false cord 3 weeks ago. My...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Oct 2, 2025
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How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?
I am a 72 year old widow in good health. I had a complete thyroidectomy. There is some inoperable cancer left on my trachea and...
Support Group: Thyroid Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2025
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My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?
My Dad has terrible burns on his back from radiation. Any suggestions would be appreciated?
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Jul 3, 2023
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4 weeks after 6 chemo/35 radiation still lot throat pain
It is 4 weeks today that I completed my treatment for stage 1V caner in the epiglottis and Supraglottis I am physically doing great, but...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Nov 8, 2025