I finished radiotherapy around 2 months ago and am really struggling with a blocked ear (think it is due to having no hairs in my ear), I’ve been to the doctors who have told me that there’s no wax in my ear (which is completely untrue as I have a camera...
Hi there I'm due to start radiotherapy next Monday but my PEG appointment isn't until the following Weds, a week and a half later. I was expecting it to be in place before then. I'm a bit worried about it being more painful once treatment has started...
Hi I have a large lump on the side of my neck which is growing. I don't know if it is just because it's warm today...but I feel very mucus and breathless which is making me a bit panicky. Any advice would be welcome
Hello, I am in last week of my treatment and, as most of my radiotherapy is focused on my nasopharynx and I get a low radiation to my neck, I am not too bad. I do use Ensure mostly as the food tastes horrible but I haven't needed the PEG tube as of...
Hi, I am trying to decide if I have a PEG fitted or not. I have (had) base of tongue cancer which is now undetectable on MRI following chemotherapy pretreatment, The hospital have gone through the procedure and aftercare for the PEG and have now told...
Long story short dad 79 lump in neck,told cancer parotid gland,partial removal,full neck dissection four weeks ago on Wednesday. Just had a call from the ent consultant to be told it's been confirmed not a primary tumour,no idea where it's come from...
Hi everyone, I have just joined this Forum, and I would love to chat about my Dad's process. He undertook the 6 week treatment, 2 Chemo's and Radiotherapy everyday for Throat cancer. He is now 3 weeks finishing his last Radiotherapy session.. He defiantly...
Afternoon everyone, hope we are all doing well. ive just had my first 6 week check up for tonsil cancer and so far so good, apart from my arm everything has healed well and nothing new to report. The numbness in my ear seems to be getting sensations...
Hi all I have external beam radiotherapy for thyroid cancer - 35 sessions altogether, 8 left. I am on paracetamol and oramorph 4 hourly due to pain in my throat but works quite OK. I am on ensures only as no saliva - my mouth cannot process any...
Hi all Just a question I am 1 and 1/2 years out from treatment from tonsil and throat cancer and have been have chest pains and discomfort for a short while. I am off for a chest xray today. Has anyone had a recurrence of the disease in another area...
