Hi I have always suffered with bad teeth due to grinding so atm I only have 8 left. My oncologist has stated that removal of remaining will probably be the case due to condition, so I'll have no teeth (at the min I have a partial top palate) plus...
Hi, my husband successfully completed chemo radiotherapy 19 months ago now and is doing really well considering what he has been through. I still regularly check in on this forum as it got us through a very tough time and the help and support is invaluable...
Can't get a petscan for between 4 and 8 weeks or Unless I travel 5 hrs each way My care team seem to think its not needed even though they put me forward . But my thinking is yes my throrax was clear But as its going to be at least 4 or 5 weeks...
Not sure if it's me or not, has it gone quiet on here the last 24 hours? I haven't seen any new posts for a day now. Ray.
I'm starting my CRT today and feeling quite apprehensive. My mouth does not open wide as it is, due to surgery 6 weeks ago to remove gum, palate, part of my cheek bone and turbinates. I had a free flap reconstruction. I have learned to eat, everything...
My start of treatment seems to be taking for ever T4 n1m0. Hpv+ Had all my scans and saw my oncologist yesterday. Had ecg and bloods I've had my scans, 2 biopsies toncil and lymph node First consultation was end nov. I had a appointment with...
Waiting for news on tumour surgery 1 in lower neck not too painful,but one under base of skull pressing on scary things,feels like pressure at side of head.... any advice on pain relief...been using paracetamol and ibuprofen-is ibuprofen ok or can it...
Hi all I am new to all this, but hope what I have posted below will help someone. In October I visited my GP with a lump to the right of my neck. They suggested it may be cancer and this was the start of my journey. Everything went well and moved...
Hi all My hubby started his radiotherapy yesterday and had his 2nd session today. This evening he’s developed lines of small red marks on both sides of his forehead, which we’re guessing is a reaction to his mask. We’ll check with his radiographer when...
Hello again. Just wanted to ask those who had rigs fitted what the experience was like for them if you don’t mind please. my mum had hers fitted 5pm Thursday. And she’s still in hospital (3nights) with severe pain, very sharp cramps all of a sudden...
