so, I received a new prescription for Duraphat 5000, and was given Morningside 5000.. I know it's basically the same thing, but just wondering whether anyone else has come across this.. is this a more cost effective product? makes no difference to me...
Hi everyone, I finished six weeks of radiotherapy for P 16 positive SCC, on 14th March this year. Today I received the results of my PET scan. My delight at being told that the cancer was no longer present was marred somewhat by the fact that they “saw...
Hi I’ve been diagnosed with a polymorphous adenocarcinoma and been told need an operation to remove the tumour, take out four teeth and skin graft from my thigh. I will be in hospital for 2-3 weeks and have a tracheotomy for 5-7 days. Will need speech...
Hi everyone I am writing on behalf of my grandad. He has been diagnosed with cancer, one in the throat and one in the glands. He is 94 years old. He got told today and they was very positive about the radiotherapy treatment basically saying that he...
what is a fibular free flap ? Excuse the ignorance. I may have to get it
Hi Did anyone use a special pillow during treatment? My 23yo nephew is about to start chemo & RT (brain tumour) and we are looking for anything that might ease his journey. I didn’t use one myself so looking for recommendations. Thanks, Lisa
Hi All, I am currently 18 mths past neck disection. I had part of my fibia bone used to replace jawbone. I have had problems with walking ever since. My big toe & second toe are now hammertoes. Making it extremely hard to walk on that leg. Xrays of foot...
Hi , I’m new here so I hope I’m doing it right! I found out 2 weeks after my 50th birthday I have tonsil cancer and in lymph nodes )T2N2B) . I’m booked for surgery next week of removal of lymph nodes nodes and Transoral Robotic surgery the same day followed...
I received radiotherapy to the larynx 33 times with concurrent 6 cycles of cisplatin. Needed a tracheotomy, still got it because of internal lymph swelling. Anyone with similar experience?
Hi all . Wondering if anyone can share their experience pre treatment. It feels the treatment is still so far away and my husband 46 recently diagnosed with tonsil and tongue cancer is in severe pain. He cannot swallow now only on shakes all of which...
