Hi I've had a lump on my neck for over 2 years now. After putting it off for ages I went to see my GP and had my bloods done, which came back clear. He refered me for an ultrasound, which I thought nothing about it, and I was actually shocked to then...
Hi 2 issues not related. I am 3 .5 years clear from an original diagnosis of stage 4 tonsil, neck lymph node and a spread to the hip. I had chemo and radiotherapy. I have a very dry mouth for which I chen gum all day but at night I have real problems...
My husband had major jaw and neck surgery Tuesday this week, since when he has not been able to breathe through his nose. This is stopping him from sleeping. I am worried this will affect the healing process. Is this normal after GA? Anything I can do...
Hubby has had his op Tuesday 5thAugust. It was a long one. About 12hours. I went to visit today for the first time as he has been sedated until last night (6th) . TBH I had a shock seeing him. The nurse had told me he was awake and chatting, and he was...
My FIL is 86 , finished radiotherapy November 15th 2024 for voice box cancer . He did really well and all good until late May 2025 when voice starts to croak and complaining of difficulty in swallowing fluids as chokes but can eat solids normally ...
Hi I have already been on this although not great on these forums etc lol it was suggested somewhere i post my own blog ? i hope that's what this is im not far along this journey yet,i have had the biopsy which i found not very pleasant ,i have been...
Hello, I just want to say this is an amazing forum with amazing people and information. I have posted a couple of times. I’m now 6 weeks post treatment. HPV+ base of tongue. 5 weeks of RT everyday with every Friday being a double treatment day. I seem...
i am starting treatment on Monday..but what i would feel less stressed about would be if anyone has done well with these numbers,i see a lot of T2 etc i know the T4 relates to the size of the tumour but i still worry.
I have been having terrible problems with mucositis especially at night because it stops me sleeping properly. What I was doing: Coughing and spluttering, getting up to spit; suffering from a dry mouth and using Oral 7 mouth spray; using Oral 7 mouthwash;...
Hi everyone,I’m new to this group,2 weeks ago it was confirmed I’ve got stage 3 advanced laryngeal cancer I’m 42 years of age the tumour is sitting just above my voice box,if I’m honest I’m just so frightened,I’m seeing the oncologist on Tuesday all I...
