I'm a week after surgery to HPV tonsil cancer, done through TORS and lymph node dissection to neck. Do any of you more familiar with this journey than me have any advice on ways to improve eating, drinking and swallowing? Thanks A.
Really worried went 3 weeks ago an had a small mouth cyst removed from roof of mouth. i was told that it’s routine to biopsy the cyst and a nurse will call in 6-8 weeks I said that’s a long time I was then told as we don’t suspect anything wrong that...
Hi all Not been on for a while but I am 14 months post treatment and have been struggling with my swallowing, I just wanted to if I will ever get back to eating more solid food
Hi all I’ve been struggling with a blocked nose for a few weeks and it’s really affecting my sleep. I’ve used a decongestant at night but wake every hour or so with a very dry mouth and painful throat when this wears off. I have a NG tube and do overnight...
Hi. My husband is just finishing the end of week 3 post treatment. He is still in a lot of pain but trying to keep on top of it with regular paracetamol, Ibuprofen and morphine. He had a zoom meeting with his manager at work today to touch base on his...
Hello all. My name is Tara, I’m a 44-year old female (almost 45 this month!). I am from and live in the U.S. I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer in late-April 2023. I had a 2.4 cm tumor on the right side/base of tongue, with metastasis to one lymph...
Hi everyone, Technically not diagnosed. But have been referred to the maxillio facial team on a 2 week wait. Really worried! This seems to be the only active uk forum I could find. At the end of January I noticed a white patch on the inside of my...
Hi my husband is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous lump from his parotid gland. The operation was success. He now has to have 30 sessions of radiotherapy. He has had the first 5. We have 2 granddaughters who are pregnant, is it OK for them...
Hi there, looking for some advice/reassurance regarding my husband and his hearing ( amongst other issues) after completing 6 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 chemo sessions. He had his last radiotherapy session a week ago and seemed to lose hearing almost...
Hi Everyone I have had a lump on my neck for around a year. As a typical bloke, I've buried my head in the sand and ignored it. This was until it has become big enough to easily notice when you look at me. I've had the occasional night sweat over the...
