I had my tonsils removed for biopsy yesterday. I’m in a lot of pain today but trying to eat and drink as much as I can. Due to apparent urgency for the tonsillectomy I had prepared myself for the worst but the discharge sheet states friable and bleeding...
Hi all my radiotherapy starts on Monday for cancer in my parotid gland. I've been left with facial paulsy following the stretching of the nerves to get to the tumour during the operation. Thankfully it is slowly improving, they said the cancer is quite...
Hello, my chemo was stopped some weeks ago and I'm now receiving palliative care only - I assume my immune system is still pretty compromised. I have a real problem with oral thrush despite using nystan. I wondered if probiotics might help, but am seeing...
Hi I have a tracheal tumour that’s cancer and I have just been told that they want to do a windpipe resection I’m terrified about this they explained what it was and it sound horrific can anyone help me that has had a windpipe resection as I’m aware...
Hi everyone. Had a very good week last week. Feeling much better after chemo although still on daily small dose of anti sickness. Been hungry snd eating lots. But….sore mouth starting up from yesterday and already I am struggling to get past it. Everything...
Hi all, Can anyone tell me honestly whether it hurts to have feeding peg fitted in stomach? As I'm booked in on 13th for this and really do not want to have it. I start chemotherapy and radiotherapy on 20th so they have advised to have feeding peg...
Has any tried the Wiltshire Farm Foods Softer Option meals? If so, any comments? We usually avoid frozen foods but willing to try something. I will also discuss this with my dietitian on Thursday.
Can anyone remember what soft drinks/juice the enjoyed following treatment when taste buds returned. I'm really looking forward to drinking something other than water sips. Carran
Hi everyone My dad was diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday so I'm afraid we're still very new to this and don't know any of the correct terminology yet. Sadly, I'm sure we'll grow more accustomed as the weeks and months go on. He had what he thought...
Hi everyone. Just wondering if I have oral thrush? Mouth gone quite whitish today. It’s been so stingy and burny. They did a swab last Wednesday so should get results tomorrow. Can anyone help advise me? Or is it just reaction to rt.? Thankyou in advance...
