Hi everyone. Im hoping to get some advice. I have Stage 4 melanoma (which started on the crown of my head) for which I received aggressive immunotherapy last year which resulted in many side effects including hypopituitarism and hypothyroidism as well...
Hello and I hope you’re doing well. great news is mum has completed her 6 weeks of radio, and 1 chemo last week. I was hoping for some tips/advice/product reccomendations for the skin on her neck please. it’s very quickly started to all peel away...
Hello and many thanks for taking time to read my question. Last September I was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal cancer T1 N1. I finished my chemotherapy and radiotherapy at the end of December 2023. Obviously as you will all know the next couple of months...
Hi all I’m 3 months post treatment and I’m not sure if this is a normal part of recovery but I’m really struggling mentally and with my emotions. I’m very restless and weepy. I’m also weaning off morphine at the moment which I’m sure isn’t helping...
I’ve been reading posts on other head and neck boards and come across a blood test called NavDx. Just wondered if anyone had any knowledge on it? Is it only used in the states?
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing ok. I would like to ask how long have you had to wait for treatment after being diagnosed on the NHS in the UK? I really hope you can help Thanks Sarah
Hi all you lovely people, I had a Panedoscopy on Thursday with 6 biopsies taken. I was told by my consultant that it would be very painful after, he was correct on that front. I've had this phlegm sitting on the back of my throat that I can't shift...
Hi All - before I ask for advice I just want to say how comforting it is to read The Macmillan. Always come here when days are not so happy. Anyway I am now 8 weeks post radiotherapy treatment and moving forward slowly. I seem to be struggling quite a...
Hi I posted a good few weeks ago about lump and sore tongue had biopsy really quickly and my results have come back negative so massive relief…I just want to say thank you to all that gave me advice and reassurance from the beginning…you are all amazing...
Hi all Wanted to ask if anybody found that talking made you wretch/vomit and have to cough up mucous? My husband is finding this very difficult at the moment and can’t speak more than 3 words. I’m going to contact his CNS/SPALT today. Does this improve...
