It will be 2 weeks since treatment tomorrow but no changes yet. Still swelling, no taste, just drinking water really. Sleeping slightly better. Where are others at this stage so far please.
Got the all clear a few months ago but have had a sore throat for a few days , Contacted nurse today and she has arranged for me to see consultant in about 2 weeks time . Silly question really but whats the likely hood of this reappearing after the all...
Has anyone had throat cancer along with a tremendous amount of radiation damage to the throat to the extent of not being able to swallow and being put on a feeding tube? I am hoping someone can offer me some hope and advice on how they were able to swallow...
Hi all. A quick update on progress after the removal of my right tonsil followed by adjunctive chemoradiation. (Treatment for t1, n1, m0 started with surgery on October 8th and ended January 2nd.) Things are still slowly improving. I’m off all drugs...
Hi guys One of my neighbors has taken radiotherapy 29 out of 33. From today, he is suffering The amount of sputum, or mucus, is that common side effect please guys? Thank in advance
Is it common for head and neck cancer swelling difficulty? How the patient get rid from such situation? The patient is taking radiotherapy still
Hi guys! When I said about the patient difficulty swelling to doctor he recommended to adimt him into supportive care.. is supportive care useful or not? Please guys thank guys
Day one was met with trepidation and relief.The heavens opened but I was determined to walk to the hospital as the walk is lovely along the seafront; luckily the sun came out. It was a long day but it went quickly as all the staff were keen to make me...
Hi Yesterday I came across the following publication on the British Head and neck oncologist s site though it could be useful for all of us to have a read, plus any new patients . https://bahno.org.uk/news_and_events/news/119/new_patient_handbook ...
Hi everyone. Almost a year after my neck dissection my neck still feels quite swollen, lumpy and stiff, although mercifully it’s not painful and looks pretty much normal. I still have some underlying lymphodema, although it’s not too bothersome, and I...
