Hi haven’t been on here for a while as side affects have been an issue. I’m on week 5 of 6 of radiotherapy. Have finally had last chemo which causes me the biggest anxiety. My problem now is that all food and drink tastes of salt. Food is like sludge...
Hi, I had a total laryngectomy back in August and am now having 30 sessions of radiotherapy. I've had 10 treatments and the side effects have kicked in. I don't have a problem with wearing the mask for my treatment as the eyes have been cut out. But...
Hi guys I wrote a few days ago regarding my concern for my spouse catching covid pre-surgery. I had so many reassuring and supportive responses so want to thank you all. He went into surgery this morning (covid free) and I am waiting to hear back that...
Hi guys I'm a 32 year old female. After having a lumpy sensation and lots of mucous in my throat for a while, I was referred to ENT. The scoped my nose/throat and nothing was found. I mentioned my tonsils, both have been up for a while and one is...
Hi all my hubby is just in week 6 of 6 weeks of radiotherapy of chemo (30 radiotherapy and 6 chemo) he was doing pretty well u til week 5 when the throat became too sore for him to eat and he had to rely on his peg tube he’d had fitted. He was still...
Hi I’m 5 weeks post op maxillectomy reconstruction of radial flap to palate and Neck dissection. How long does it take for the numbness and stiffness to settle?? I’m doing exercises and massage. I’ve also gone quite deaf in the ear on the side of the...
Has anyone else had any problems with vomiting? I've been given such strong pain relief which I just can't stomach. I can cope with just paracetamol and decided yesterday to just take that... but I'm still queasy, dizzy and vomiting. I just wondered if...
Hi everyone I’m 9 weeks post surgery for ACC and my hearing went in one ear 4 weeks ago and this last week my swallowing seems to be getting worse. I thought I should be ok by now?? Tried popping my ear and had popped a couple of times (hurts when it...
Hi everyone I have my first scan tomorrow with my mask on and I am terrified please has anyone got any advice on how I can get through it my peg fitting is Tuesday and I have a MRIi scan Wednesday also with my mask on and really need advice. I am worried...
Hi everyone. Morning. How are you all feeling? I'm a little overwhelmed this morning!! Had a meeting on Monday with my mcmillan nurse, dietitian and speech and language therapist, they are all so lovely. They explained things and really put me...
