Has anyone been treated for tonsil cancer at Addenbrookes? I am due to have a PET scan post treatment and am wondering what the time frame is from having the scan to getting the results. Appreciate this may differ for each hospital.
Hi, I don't know where else to ask this question. From what I've learned a roof of mouth cancer is rare and there's no early stage photos online for comparison. I've noticed a squishy lump on the roof of my mouth around 10 days ago. I don't remember...
Had my results at my appointment today . HPV positive , no distant spread . Now for treatment xx
Hi, newly joined. I had a biopsy 2 months ago, the doctor thought it was a ragged tooth that was causing an ulcer. He did the biopsy anyway. I had put it out of my mind but got letter yesterday with an appointment with consultant. It is over 5 weeks away...
I wanted to take some time to share my personal experience of having a feeding tube fitted, as I know that for many people considering this procedure, the unknown can be incredibly daunting – and I hope that talking through my journey might help others...
I have tonsil cancer and am having my PEG fitted on Sunday in case I cant swallow. Does everyone end up using the PEG or are them some lucky people that can continue to swallow throughout the radiation treatment and beyond?
Medical grade cannabis....Medical cannabis is used by some head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to manage complex pain.... . Anybody ever tried this?
Hello, I will start my chemo radiotherapy next week after completing 3 cycles of chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer T2 N1. I was told that the recovery will last for 2 months but from the posts here I see that really depends on individual circumstances...
Has any body had teeth pulled get dentures AFTER RADIATION 4 YEARS later may have to have all uppers pulled and get dentures wondering if anyone has experienced this
Have not had teeth pulled yet completed radiation 5 years ago 30 rounds vocal cord cancer has any one had teeth pulled after radiation and get upper dentures implants or regular dentures
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