I wondered whether, with the promise of spring in the air on this lovely sunny morning, we could talk about sun protection? I’ve heard that you can get factor 50 moisturisers which would very conveniently kill two birds with one stone as I still need...
Hello all, So my primary cancer was tonsils, and secondary was lymph glands, tonsils removed, lymph glands removed throat dissection done. Recovery from then was not to bad. 6 weeks of radiotherapy though, i worked throughout i trained throughout...
Hi and Good Evening all. Firstly I’d like to ask is it ok for me to post on your group as I’ve not had a diagnosis yet. I am having a double tonsillectomy, a lesion removed from my right nostril and a Pandascopy this coming Friday 11th February. My...
Hello - has anyone had necrosis of the larynx from the results of radiotherapy? We’re still waiting on final diagnosis for my Dad but it’s either that or recurrence of the cancer in the hypopharanx. Any advice? Thanks
Hello all, I have been diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma on my larynx. The tumour is on a cartilage process on the left side of voice box. I’m having part of voice removed with surgery, i have been told that my voice will be very hoarse as the...
When I was having RT in the winter I needed something soft to keep my neck warm. I bought a number of polyester neck buffs. I have four unopened ones if anybody would like them. Unisex and brightly coloured. I’d like to pass them so if anybody wants...
So... I've just been thrown ino a new world! I've just been diagnosed HPV P16 positive. I'm waiting for scans to find the primary source and a treatment plan whilst hopping from being really positive to blubbing my eyes out worrying about everyone else...
Hi everyone, im 5 weeks in to chemoradiotherapy for tonsil cancer & my mouth is very swollen with lots of sores & ulcers.I’ve had to move to a fluids only diet as solids irritate my mouth too much. To ensure my nutrition stays at a suitable level I...
Hi, Apologies if this has already been covered however I think I recall seeing a couple of references on this forum to acupuncture as a means to stimulate saliva production. I have asked my CNS and the local Macmillan team but have not had much of a...
Wife was first diagnosed with HPV P16+ Throat cancer in July 2021 we were told radiotherapy x 35 and 3 Chemo was what was needed and it would be a hard slog but looking at a very good outcome. Just before Christmas they checked and could t see any signs...
