Hi all so last March I found out I had tongue cancer in which I had removed last May along with lymph nodes because my cancer was high grade I had 6 weeks of radiotherapy which finished late August! a few weeks ago found out my cancer is back, my MRI...
My husband was diagnosed this time last year. He’s had all treatment Chemoradiation although one dose of chemo gave him an AKI (acute kidney injury) it had spread to his lymph nodes in his neck so they have been removed. Ist Pet scan showed a high uptake...
Hello Im in the middle if my 5th week Radiotherapy and my mouth is really sore with mucositis any tips on how to treat or relieve symptoms Thanks
I’ve posted this on behalf of my Mum… My husband was diagnosed this time last year. He’s had all treatment Chemoradiation although one dose of chemo gave him an AKI (acute kidney injury) it had spread to his lymph nodes in his neck so they have been...
In the last few days I’ve had dried mucus in my nose that makes it hard or impossible to breathe, especially when lying down. I’ve managed the last few radiotherapy sessions by carefully extracting the mucus a short time before the treatment but it’s...
Hi everyone, We’re posting today to ask if you’d like to share your tips and suggestions for how to cope with eating at holiday celebrations for our Community news blog. Towards the end of the year there can be lots of celebrations and parties, including...
Hi Forgot to mention my mouth jaw face feels numb and tight how long does this last for TY
Hello Ive just completed week 4 Radio and ive had 2 chemo sessions mouth very sore!!!!!!! Im still able to eat soft diet soups custard rice pudding etc Ive started producing a lot of saliva is this normal????? Thanks
Hi I start chemo on Monday. My oncologist didn't mention it was palliative chemotherapy. Does this mean my chances are slim. No one told me
My husband, who has cancer in throat, voice box, lungs and neck lymph nodes is not keeping to his med chart. He keeps taking more meds than he should. I made the chart to make it easier to manage the large amount of meds, different amounts per day...
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