My husbands chemo radiotherapy starts on the 24th. We said we would prefer a RIG to NG but we haven’t yet had an appointment through and feel like we have run out of time. How long did you have between RIG fitting and start of treatment? I will chase...
I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer last week and was told T3N1M0. Planning in process for CRT. I had a routine appointment today with the HNC specialist nurse and dietitian. During the meeting the ENT consultant came in and told me that the scans had...
Can anyone describe experience post surgery ? I’m two weeks post op but still have large neck swelling , complete numbness of ears, neck, back of head and upper chest . Also difficulty with some speech sounds and unable to smile with lower lip or move...
i finished my radiotherapy and chemo on the 12th of Sep.ive been into hospital several times due to my electrolytes being way off and the swell in my face and neck Well ive now found out i have a bacterial infection eating into my jaw bone more than...
Dear members, I have an upcoming oral biopsy and concerned about the biopsy along with the results when it comes to it. I have a white patch on the lateral border of my tongue. The white patch cannot be scrapped. I do not smoke nor drink. Please...
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing I am and I would really appreciate honesty. I had surgery in 2024 to remove cancer off my tongue and then had 6 weeks of radiotherapy. I have recently had pain in my neck but there...
I have a recent diagnosis of cancer at the base of my tongue and in right side lymph node. All scans are done, surgery not an option. I start six weeks of daily radiotherapy and weekly chemo. I am really struggling to decide which feeding tube to go with...
Hi all finished my 1st week of radiotherapy. Had my chemo held back a week due to peg infection . Pegs healing fine now. I imagine everyone's different, but ive really lost my appetite. Thought this wouldn't happen as soon as it has. Although the...
Hi all Today marks me finishing 30 RT and 2 chemo sessions and have managed so far with hardly any pain killers other than the occasional paracetamol. Over the last few days the mucus in my mouth and throat have got worse, really thick and with a sore...
Gosh I didn't think I would be writing this. i visited this forum 18 months ago when my Mum was first diagnosed with throat cancer - right side. She had all the usual treatments, discussed here, had adverse reactions to all of them and had a torrid time...
