Hi. So last week I had my 3rd weekly cisplatin. For the last 3 days I’ve been bed bound and not eating or drinking much. I tried to use my feeding rig but the reflux made me violently sick which has really aggravated my throat. im feeling a little better...
I had my peg inserted a couple of days ago and I totally underestimated the pain it would cause, having terrible spasms sone that prolong and take my breath away. I’ve had to get pain patch from GP. Has anyone else experienced this and any tips or when...
Scanxiety is something we may suffer from at various times pre, during and post treatment....Maggie's has an interesting article on how to deal with it...click on the link....... Tips for managing 'scanxiety' | Maggie's
Hi again, For me the hardest part of having cancer is telling the people you love. Yesterday I had to tell my 15 year old, although he took it like a champ. I really don’t want people to respond with sympathy but I appreciate people don’t really know...
Hi everyone! Posting as my father has oesophageal cancer including a lymph node tumour and is now fully RIG fed. He's had for about 3 weeks now and is still struggling with a lot of reflux! We've been trying different things to try and settle it and...
Hi All Apologies if this has already been discussed. Many people swear that sugar is a cancer accelerant but my Oncologist says that the link is totally unproven. Does anyone have any updated evidence or personal experience with this subject? ...
Hi all, I’ve completed 2 weeks of my radiotherapy, 4 weeks to go. It is starting to feel like something is stuck in my throat on the left side every time I swallow. I’m still able to eat although noticing a difference in taste. just wondering if anyone...
Has anyone here especially if older ,over 70,my dad is 79 ,decided not to have radiotherapy after having the initial operation. Dad had partial of his parotid gland removed plus a neck dissection,path results showed cancer in 3 lymph nodes and the cancer...
Completed 6 weeks Radiotherapy 19th December 2025 after a Bilateral Neck Dissection Anterior Glossectomy and Reconstruction with Radial Free Flap on 23rd September 2025. Recovered very quickly after operation before Radiotherapy and now just working...
Hi such a beautiful day today, hope you are all enjoying the weather. I'm just wondering if anyone can enlighten me if they had this problem too or know anything about it. I have had white patch round my scar area last week . Very white when I wake up...
