Hi, Base of tongue,unilateral radio, 4 weeks into 6 week course... Have been OK so far, but these last few days have been bad: - neck looks like a Torremolinos beach nightmare - lost all taste except for bits of HP sauce and some meat fish. Eggs...
I'm due to have surgery on Thursday (1st Oct) for Parodic cancer. I'm starting to freak out abit and am hoping someone whose had this surgery, can tell what to expect afterwards please? This is the 4th time I've had Cancer, 2 differnt types in the breasts...
Hi... well ive finally signed the consent form for radiotherapy on the residual tumour that has been found since my op in may in which I was told complete removal... with many many nasty scars and lattimus dorsi removal to be used as a flap for the area...
3 and a half weeks after treatment and I can swallow ok and take liquid and smoothies orally plus odd solids like weetabix I still have my RIG and am scared of losing it in case things regress any thoughts .Mucus is a bit of a problem but living with...
Hi Anyone deal with a croaky voice after radiotherapy? It’s not a major thing. Speech and Language said today it’s probably due to lack of saliva. Just wondering if anyone had a solution. TIA
11,weeks post treatment and was doing really well . However throat and ears taken a turn for worse . Is this normal in recovery ? Regards Moi T4N1M0
I have been on PENTO regime for a year due to ORN skull base, with good results. I’m interested to know what ongoing monitoring is advised?
Hello My dad was diagnosed a few weeks ago with throat cancer. He was told stage 2 and he would have 4 weeks radiotherapy. Just before treatment they have checked the MRI again and said it is much worse than they thought and is in the parragliotic...
Hi everyone, I've just posted on the 'Hello' thread but was wondering (I know jumping the gun a bit but...) how long/hard you all found your recovery post treatment? Everyone has told my what to expect during, but no one has mentioned after. How long...
i start radiotherapy monday on neck and throat had all my teeth removed can anyone help as i’m petrefied and my cancer nurse doesn’t reply to emails
