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
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Just had follow up appointment with ENT. Had PET scan in August after CRT for tonsil cancer. Complete response at tumour site but faint activity in very small level 3 neck node SUV 1.5. Repeat scan on 17th Oct to check this node and now all clear. However...
Im here again... still suffering with the mouth ulcers and pain when swallowing... Picked up prescription from hospital tonight before treatment .. I have been givn paracetamol oral suspension,deflated spray and antacid oxetacaine - does anyone know...
Hi. I wonder if anyone can reassure me please. My husband was diagnosed with hpv + base of tongue cancer 2 years ago. He went for his 6 monthly check up today and the consultant spotted some thrush near his cancer site. She has prescribed him some treatment...
I was due to have my salivary duct cancer removed plus a neck dissection to remove lymph nodes and a cheek reconstruction on Tuesday 20th October 2026, but today they cancelled the operation until 3rd November 2026 as both surgeons who initially saw me...
Hello everyone, It's been a little while since I've posted on here, and I wanted to pop back in and let you know where things are at the moment. Life has been incredibly overwhelming recently, and I've needed to take a step back from things to...
Hi everyone, I finished my treatment three weeks ago. I’m starting to introduce solid food into my diet but have struggled with my mouth swelling up it feels like the tissue inside my cheeks is really inflamed and painful. It could be the things that...
Hi me again... im 8 days into 15 of radiotherapy (neck) and over the weekend have developed another side effects which I was told could happen.. extremely sore ulcers and redness in mouth and discomfort when swallowing... ive been doing salt washes,and...
Hello all! I had T4N2 Tonsil Cancer spreading up to BoT, treated with CRT 15 months ago, and CT Complete Responses until now. A lung node grew minimally (they initially thought it was a cold or inflammation) so it prompted an investigation PET. The...
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