Hello you, So I'll be having radiotherapy in about a month, which will coincide almost exactly with the school summer holidays. Exactly what I didn't want to happen. But then, so much of cancer falls into that category doesn't it? So I'd like...
Hi all Last summer I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer which had already spread to a lymph node (T1N1M0). I was given the option of CRT or surgery with a c. 80% chance that I would still need follow up CRT, but it would be more targeted. I opted...
Hello everyone, I just want to start by thanking everyone that has taken the time to write and reply, I've spent the last 2 months stalking the page, getting information and learning a lot. I'm here on behalf of my mum. She developed a sore throat...
My husband finished 6 weeks of chemo and radiotherapy on his neck for tonsil and lymph node cancer. Treatment has now finished but it’s proving difficult to manage pain from the burns on his neck, a tricky are to cover with dressings. Does anyone have...
Hi there My husband is 17 weeks (approx) post treatment and says his feet are always cold and often have no feeling in them. Anyone else experienced this and have anybhints/tips on what might help. Thanks.
Hello-I am hoping someone can tell me if this sounds like your path to being diagnosed. Last week I had a really painful shoulder and neck area, presumably from how I slept. It’s eased up, but as I was rubbing my neck, I found a lump on the left side...
Hey there friends, I find myself having to make a choice between sentinel node biopsy and neck dissection, as part of my early stage tongue cancer treatment. This thread isn't to directly ask for advice on making that choice... but I would like to...
Hi everyone, I had a neck dissection following tongue cancer removal about 12 weeks ago with no particular issues, but for the past 3 weeks have developed an intense earache/pressure in head that is causing considerable pain. I have tried massage...
Today is my 10th radiotherapy session and I'm finding it really tough. The soreness and pain in my mouth is awful I'm really worried as I've still got 4 weeks to go. I am managing to eat and drink, but it's not easy. Any tips on keeping my mouth moist...
Hello I'm looking for re-assurance and advice. I have just finished 6 months of treatment for my neck cancer first pre-induction chemo of 3 three weeks cycles Almost four weeks ago I finished my 30 session radiotherapy and chemo combined. I expected...
