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Had tonsil cancer 18 months ago. Had neck dissection and tors robotic surgery, was lucky and didn't need chemo or radiotherapy. I had a really sore throat for 3 weeks, opposite side to original surgery. Spoke to cns and they got me seen in clinic. Consultant...
Finished tuesday 15 sessions,radiotherapy on neck and ive spent the last 2days in bed,so tired,and my mouth is sore,but my throat is the worst,hubby said ive got ulcers at the back of my throat! I feel like a lump is in there,I cant eat apart from liquids...
Had appointment with hepatobiliary consultant today regarding this avid lesion found in inferior tip of right liver lobe. Apparently, there was some uptake in the 1st post treatment PET scan in Aug which wasn’t mentioned to me. The Oct PET shows significant...
Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice and personal experiences from anyone who has been diagnosed with oropharyngeal (tonsil) cancer few weeks ago , or who has supported a loved one through it. The doctors have recommended a combination of radiotherapy...
Hi all , been a while ,but i need ro know if anyone has any thoughts on PPI's ,ive been having nausea ( not being sick) for a few weeks ,Dr is thinking i have reflux so has prescribed lansoprazole. I just have an uneasy feeling in my stomach and gas ...
Tonight I had number 15 of 15 radiotherapy on my neck. I got to ring the bell, almost broke it...... I have been so poorly this weekend with mucositus, but have been prescribed carbocisteine - which then has made me sick....I was actually sick outside...
Have found the forums and chats useful as I’ve moved from diagnosis towards treatment, and thought it might be useful for me and others on a similar timeframe.
It's 9 years today my treatment ended. I've had some ups and downs and worries in this time; however, I'm still here, feeling well and enjoying life, with hardly any long-lasting side effects from it. I hope this can show those wherever they are on their...
Hi here I m again... struggling this week with swallowing food - managed to have some chicken soup but then an hour later managed to bring it all back up..... Are there any lozenges that might help with the constant mucus rubbish in my mouth?
Good evening everyone. My husband is post operative mouth cancer. He has a flap reconstruction in his mouth taken from his left fore arm. He has hairs now growing on the tongue flap. Does anyone have any tips on how to trim as they are now grabbing food...
