Just had a biopsy on neck lymph tumour on wednesday now I have noticed it's suddenly changed shape it's got a point on it is this normal after a biopsy the tumour is halfway down right side of my neck
Evening everyone. So ive had my biopsies, CT, and just waiting for MRI. For the last week ive felt like something is stuck in the back of my throat. I actually had this last May and again a bit in September. Id put it down to smoking too much (well...
thank you all for your advise, how on earth do you remember everything and are all so knowledgeable about your diagnosis and treatments and everything in between? it is amazing i shall be having carboplatin and fluorouracil - the last bit just sounds...
hello, i had the oncologist appointment on tuesday, the doctor was a bit vague on treatment and what would happen without treatment, offered up one solution, chemo then radiotherapy, for the tonsil cancer, they have classed it as T4 N3 and have been told...
Not sure if anyone saw this on the BBC News website today not sure hw many NHS trusts offer it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg3ee8xl96eo
Hi people RT starts Monday when do you start using the toothpaste mouthwash. And to think about it creams I have a carrier bag full of potions, creams with no instructions. I’m assuming the radiography will talk to eventually
Hi Everyone As the next part of my upper jaw reconstruction I need a lip graft. My top lip does not meet my bottom one properly which results in a lot of fluid coming out of the side of my mouth when I drink. There is no guarantee that the lip graft...
My husband saw his oncologist on 8th Feb and now waiting to start radiotherapy and chemo on 4th Match. He has received a letter today outlining his diagnosis and treatment. Could someone tell me what TxN1 means please. And also states 65Gy for radiotherapy...
Hi guys and gals, I had some blood tests done last week, they rang with results today, all are fine apart from one to do with my Thyroid, the GP is going to ring me on Friday to discuss possible medication for such. I have seen Thyroid being mentioned...
Hi I’m due to start treatment for base of tongue cancer in a few weeks time. I notice some people talking about fluoride varnish. Is this advised before I start treatment. I mentioned it to my dentist but wondered if there is a link to this recommendation...
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