After cancer

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  • Hi everyone, this is my first time on here so I’m not sure what I’m doing, but here goes. 
    I was diagnosed with cancer last October, I had a lump on my neck and they found cancer in my left tonsil, when they did the scans they discovered another cancer in my anus, both primary cancers. 
    I finished my treatments in April, but the affects of the radiotherapy on my neck have left me with no appetite, no taste and no saliva, so I’ve been on a liquid diet for 9 months which is very depressing. 
    I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this and do you get your taste and appetite back. 
    Thank you for listening and I wish everyone a full and speedy recovery 
  •      Lily
  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am am always sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the challenges you are having post treatments.

    Talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot. 

    The Community has various support groups so can I direct you to our Head and neck cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family.

    Follow the link I've created above then choose ‘click to join' when the page opens. 

    You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. 

    It’s always good to talk - our Macmillan Support Services provides lots of ways to connect. The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call. Clicking here will give you more information.

    You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

    All the very best.

    Mike - Thehighlander

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