Hi good people Some of you may know i have had problems with my RIG since having it fitted back in April, due to the surgeon who placed it. This has been on going, the most resent is it leaking, for the just over week now i can only tolerate 120mls...
Hi , had neck dissection just over 3 weeks ago any news on when pain decreases ?
Folks. I’m 4 weeks after radiotherapy on my tonsils and neck. Had two lots of chemo too. Growing in strength now I’m out of hapital and aged 43 fairly young and healthy otherwise via the feeding through my rig but with only basic painkillers now struggling...
Hi I'm just starting week 4 of 6 radiotherapy and my lips are starting to get very dry. What do you all recommend? was thinking lipstick or something but not sure. Dee
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with VLP? Apparently whole lining of my mouth unstable following Lichen Planus. I was a fit non smoker of 62. After a 14 hour op this year I have had 3 infections, one of which left half my face paralysed and I still...
Hello everyone. I am 53 years old and newly diagnosed with base of tongue cancer which has spread into left lymph nodes. Had no symptoms whatsoever other than occasional dry throat and minor problems with swallowing, until late November last year when...
Hi , I realise that being HPV + is a good thing in HANC but I wondered does it also mean there is less chance of recurrence ? Turi
Hi, Can I ask in general how long most people found they were on strong painkillers for during /after treatment ? Turi
OH had his stomach feeding tube put in two days ago (even though he can still eat soups etc for now) but every time he swallows liquids some of it fills the feeding tube so we have to flush it with water even though he is not using it. Is this normal...
Hi all I had my op for parotid gland and nymph lode removal. The dentist requested my wisdom teeth be removed during surgery but as I was under anaesthetic for 13 hours they ran out of time and didn’t do it. The dentist is now saying I need to get it...
