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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...
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.
www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/blog/as-a-maxillofacial-surgeon-i-never-expected-to-get-mouth-cancer-mysel
Hi all, I'm almost 4 years post treatment and my teeth are literally falling apart due to radiotherapy. Tbh they weren't great to start with as I had to have 6 removed before treatment. Anyway I really just want them removed and get dentures/ implants...
I know this seems a bit trivial after all we are going through or have been through. I had to postpone a trip away in summer to celebrate feeling better post treatment because my thyroid gave up the ghost. We are going this weekend now I'm feeling a...
Me again.... ive had a call with oncologist today as shes concerned ive lost a few pounds this week... im having radiotherapy on my neck,up to number 12 of 15 days... my side effects this week are causing me great difficulty swallowing food,only liquids...
Hi I had my first MLD treatment today and she advised to get a compression garment. The once she recommended is available on prescription so just wondering if anyone has done this. Thanks
Hi everyone. Four weeks ago I had a brain scan, since my radio/chemo I have daily dizzy spells and it was to rule out any issues with the brain. My GP asked to see my today and explained that my brain is ok but they have come across suspicious actively...
Can you still drink fizzy drinks after being diagnosed with cancer in the throat
