Hi, I'm new here, but have been reading some of the posts which are all very inspirational as we all are thrown into these unexpected and traumatic battles for our health and futures. I am 3 weeks post 30 sessions of radiation and 6 chemo for left...
Hi, Did anyone see this on Channel 4 the other day - In June 2022, comedian Rhod Gilbert was diagnosed with a little-known form of head and neck cancer. This is the story of his intimate, inspiring and humorous journey through treatment. - you...
Hello, on 16 October I had a partial glossectomy (re-section) and selective neck dissection on the right side of my neck. Thankfully I got the news today that the cancer hasn't spread to any of the 30 lymph nodes that were removed. It's still early...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with stage 4 SNTCS (Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma ). The oncologist has planned for chemotherapy to start asap, 2 sessions then further scans before more chemo/possible radiotherapy/surgery as whilst I have SNTCS apparently...
HAD FINAL PET/CT SCAN LAST WED. SAW CONSULTANT YESTERDAY WHO STATED NO SIGN OF CANCER ON MY TONSILS OR ANYWHERE ELSE. SO THANKS TO THE CONTRIBUTORS WHOSE BLOGS I READ AND EVERYBODY WHO GAVE ADVISE AND TIPS.
I saw the chest consultant today further to 13-week PET scan. He clarified the PET showed activity on some lymph nodes in the chest (mediastinal). These are subcentimetre which I understand to mean not enlarged. He said there were a range of possible...
Hi, I'm now 10 weeks post radiotherapy (no chemo) and for the last couple of weeks I've been feeling dizzy. It's worst when I stand up (I've fallen over once after doing this) but it does continue slightly when I move around. Is this a known side...
Hi Everyone , My partner is 6 weeks post radio therapy for cancer of mandible. He has never suffered with dry mouth luckily but only this week after eating he's jaw near he's ear and that area started to swell after eating. He said it felt uncomfortable...
Has anyone had cancer of the vocal chords on here, had scan done and biopsy now waiting to see consultant for results and action..scared and angry as been saying for months I wasnt well...
Hello all. What a fantastic resource, of which I have read tonnes. I feel as well prepared as possible ahead of likely chemoradiotherapy in the next few months. I’ve got a diagnosis of oropharyngeal cancer, unknown primary, N2b locally advanced but...
