This as part of the first details we got after the biopsies etc...is this the thing that other folks post, that say what your cancer actually is?? It seems the only bit of info we have which looks anything like the things I have seen on other peoples...
Hi everyone, 8 weeks ago I had an operation to remove cancer from my gums, palate and cheekbone. My facial muscle was cut leaving me with numbness in that area. I am worried I won't regain a reasonable opening of my mouth. I am aware that with RT it...
Hello everyone, yesterday I had results back from Pet and CT scan, which was no cancer spreading which was fantastic. However lympthatic lump on neck has got smaller after chemo radiotherapy . But could still be felt by consultant, was offered 2 choices...
Hi, My husband is in hospital today having a Scapula Free Flap Operation , he has osteoradionecrosis which is due to Tongue Cancer in 2008 which was very advanced so Radiotherapy Treatment was harsh , i am finding it hard to find Forums where there...
I am sorry to ask because I had written it down and lost the paper, any recommendations for my mouth, it feels like the bottom of a cage, not sure what was in the cage but it couldn't have been good. The taste is just horrible. trying sips of water and...
T2N1M0 HPV diagnosis. I opted for surgery which was performed on 18th Nov 25. Neck dissection to remove right handside neck lymph nodes and my right tonsil where the tumour was. I'm still experiencing some post op arm and collarbone pain and movement...
Hi, I have just completed week 2 of 6 weeks of CRT. My tongue is deeply ulcerated as is the left side of my mouth and throat. Eating is a chore anyway due to removal of gums, and palate. My jaw opening is very small too. I had flap reconstruction...
I am now nearly 4 months in recovery after having radiotherapy. My uvula and soft pallet has dropped so low it’s brushing on my tongue and making me heave. My mouth feels half the size and my swallow is half a swallow, that’s the best I can explain it...
Start RT last Monday, chemotherapy Tuesday and had peg fitted Wednesday. The peg has already used to put water down to hydrate because it feels when I take a drink it hurts further down my throat towards stomach are, might be just reflux or something...
I've recently been diagnosed with tonsil cancer aged 54..I'm in total disbelief and worried about everything. Although I have been told it is very early and curable. They said the treatment will be 2 chemotherapy sessions and 6weeks of 5day a week radiotherapy...
