Hi everyone, I’m 16 weeks since last ChemoRadio. I’ve lost 30kg in weight since treatment started. I’m currently using EnsurePlus supplements, I eat soup mostly, but really struggle to eat much else. I do try but I always pay for it. I have absolutely...
Hi My partner is 10 weeks post radio and chemotherapy and I have some questions please. His diagnosis was T4N3M0 HPV related oropharyngeal cancer which started in the tonsil. When does your ‘colour’ come back? He’s still very pale. PET scan...
Am having PICC line fitted in a few days time and asking users for advice Was wondering if there are any the pros and cons, if given the choice of which arm?
I am a 27 year old female. I can am having trouble swallowing and have had what feels like a lump in my throat for about 8 weeks. Ive been to the doctor and they think it's Globus sensation due to acid reflux and anxiety. Im am very worried as i have...
Hi, this might be a long shot but does anyone have arthritis; were you on medication pre Head & Neck cancer treatment and what's happened since... I was on methotrexate (a low dose chemo drug) for inflammatory arthritis and was taken off prior to chemo...
Hi, seeing that I had a splenectomy when I was 5yrs old, my main questions will revolve around the lowered immune system issue.. So, looking back, what are some of the questions that you should've asked when you met your team? PEG, after effects, etc...
Hi all, I am seven months out from chemoradiation and my PET scan showed full response. Generally, I am doing OK. Just the usual side effects from treatment. I had been completely free of mucous and coughing for quite a while. Three weeks ago...
Hi I’m being started on chemo tomorrow, a week late because of infection around RIG. Oncologist has seen it and assures me I’m not at greater risk. I am nervous, because of things I’ve read about chemo and infection but I do trust the medical team. I...
Hi all, I hope you are well. My mum has recently finished radiotherapy for her neck cancer. In the last few days she’s had some ulcers / wounds come up on her hands . They are quite bad and on both hands. They look like an open infected wound. Has...
Advice please, it is suddenly all catching up; very sore mouth this morning, right side tongue and tonsil area feel inflamed and sore. Day 12/30 RT done. Used prescribed mouth wash and soluble co-codamol, but eating breakfast painful. Also using difflam...
