Hi there, im new to this. I had salivary gland cancer more that a decade ago (I got the lump removed and 2 months of radiotherapy). At the time I had side effects of weight loss, really sore throat, nausea. I was fine after a few months and went back...
Still having trouble keeping anything down. Even meds are coming up 1/2 l hour later or less. Throat and mouth so sore — only thing keeping me going right now is 3 weeks and 3 days left. Really really hope I can get some help with the constant being sick...
Just out of hospital after about 3 weeks. First two in ITU which was very scary, not helped by morphine hallucinations and coping with trachy. Whilst I day dreamt of drinking a glass of water, once I got it I found it took me a couple of days to learn...
Hi, I thought I would pop back on here as you all gave me such good advice before, my husband is now in week 5 after treatment, I just wanted some help regarding food, he has a peg fitted and has ensures. Because he can’t taste or says everything tastes...
I'm due to start radiotherapy on Feb 27th. I've read it can cause skin sensitivity and possible blistering. I like to use cruelty free products where I can. As the radiotherapy will be on my face does anybody have any recommendations for suitable cruelty...
Throughout my care i have asked my team about dental care, no one looked at my teeth before treatment due to COVID, I had to stop using my normal toothpaste as it hurt so much, I asked the team what to use, they recommended children’s toothpaste which...
I noticed in another post that there was mention of an issue someone had with a white tongue that wasn’t thrush but due to reduced saliva. I have had this issue since my first maxillectomy in 2019 and it has become worse since my second maxillectomy...
Thought I'd start a new thread. Here I am 6 weeks post surgery. I've had my " bone flap" (what a horrible medical term). I have a new jaw from my fibia. I had cancer in chin and floor of mouth. I've had my first radiotherapy on bottom jaw/ mouth. It...
Hi- my dad was diagnosed with tumour in one hell of a place by oesophagus and windpipe etc. two weeks into tracheostomy and preparing for life out of hospital prior to first chemo. Trying to help him as much as I can. anyone got any recommendations...
So I have a follow up oncology chat on 9th Feb (RT finished 25/1) and my assumption is that they will plan some sort of tests / review in the future? Is that typically bloods and/or scan and on average what kind of timescale after treatment (list issues...
