Hello, on Monday, I had a partial glossectomy on the right side of my tongue. They did a resection ( I think thats what it's called) where they cut the cancer out with a margin and sewed it back together. My tongue has been incredibly painful and eating...
I was called by my clinical nurse specialist today, who informed me my pet ct scan results had come back. This was my first scan since finish chemotherapy and radiotherapy for hpv+ lymph nodes. Positives there's been no spread. However couldn't give...
Hello I had surgery on Monday to have cancer removed from the right side of my tongue (re section) and selective neck dissection on the right side. I'm at home now recovering but a big problem I have is that it really hurts to swallow on my right side...
Hello everyone , so took your advice . I have a dietitian on board now who sent me some things to try to up calorie intake (she said I'm am on her radar ) I've been eating pretty well and weight is slowly going up . I have also got a Councillor on board...
Hello I have a small squamous cell carcinoma at the side of my tongue at the back. I'm due to have surgery in the next 6 or 7 weeks to have it removed. The consultant said I have the option to have the lymph nodes taken out of my neck at the same time...
Hi all bit worried so asking if this is normal. I had T3 base of tongue cancer , 30 radio and 6 Chemo treatments. I am now 7 months post treatment and although still no taste that probably will not improve according to ENT consultant, things have been...
My husband is quite low and is struggling with the effects of chemo and radiotherapy which has left him with a very sore throat. He is about 11 weeks post treatment, is this to be expected and does it improve? He has tried pain killers but nothing helps...
I've been told that before treatment starts I'd be having a peg tube fitted . Is this something I should just go with the flow with and have it done or wait it out and see how I get on and if need be have the nasal one fitted when absolutely needed ,...
This is quite a succinct and handy guide to what to ask during those early days following diagnosis…… www.msn.com/.../ar-AA1i6ZFV
Hi all, I firstly just wanted to thank this community and all the amazing people on it, who take the time to share their journey’s and all the wonderful people that add positive comments and experiences. This site has certainly been a tremendous help...
