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  • 8. Second week of treatment.

    NorfolkBor
    Over the weekend I am now getting headaches towards the end of the afternoon, not bad enough to take anything for, but enough to be aware of. Also Wake up on Sunday to find my hearing is a bit muffled, apparently this is one of the potential side eff...

  • 7. Recap and First week of Treatment.

    NorfolkBor
    So a recap as to where I am; Diagnosed with Cancer of the tongue, had 4 lymph nodes removed along with the right side tonsil and a slitter of the base of my tongue both sides. The surgery went well, the scar down my neck is healing very well, but my...

  • 6. Mask, Teeth and PEG

    NorfolkBor
    Following my consultations on the 19th June I now have an appointment for the radiotherapy mask making, an appointment to have 2 teeth out and an appointment to have the feeding tube inserted into my Stomach. I must say that the staff at the Churchil...

  • 5. Next Steps, Discussions with Surgeon, Dentist, Oncologist and Dietician.

    NorfolkBor
    So surgery done, I think it went well, but the scar with the 20 stiches in it looks more like a zip, perhaps I will stick an zipper handle at the top to make it look right ! Right side of neck is numb, but will ask about that at my next consultation ...

  • 4. Under the knife

    NorfolkBor
    3rd June 2025. Early start today had to be at the hospital for 0715hrs, in one way I'm not looking forward to today but on the other hand I am looking forward to getting this sorted ! So checked in, met the nurse who will be looking after me toda...
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