Tonsil cancer T2N0M0 had neck dissection and TORS robotic surgery to remove tumour 3 weeks ago. Totally frustrated today , go to the hospital today for mdt meeting to discuss results from removal. Introduced to consultant never met before. Looked in...
Hi all. I had tongue cancer removed 6 weeks ago. In 1 week I start radiation. They got clear margins and found it in one lymph node. Diagnosed stage 3. They want me to do radiation to mop up any residual cells that “might” be left behind. the thing...
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help or offer advice. My mother is now 5 months post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer hpv16. Her 12 week pet showed a lot of activity in the treatment area and she had a biopsy 3 weeks ago to rule out residual disease...
Hello. Looking for words of wisdom. Three weeks past radiotherapy therapy. Still very sore, is this normal. Also getting pain in my teeth which feels like nerve pain when I brush. My tongue nerve was damaged during tonsilectomy Nd my left hand...
I'm just wondering how many of you were given any indication that treatment was working before actual tests such as pet scans or bloodwork. Our radiology doctor said anything he could tell us was not diagnostic at this point. I guess I am just anxious...
Not good atm trachi cancelled now found spot on lung totally dependable on peg now cant eat anything chewing is unbearable getting weaker and pain still not controlled awaiting immuno date but doubt I will make it
Post surgery, post radiotherapy. Still sore and swelling around my mouth and neck. Suffered severe skin reaction to radiotherapy and really suffered with mucositis; new sores around my mouth daily as a result of this until a week ago, the sores stopped...
Hi everyone. Long time fundraiser, first time user :( I've recently been having investigations for Nasopharyngeal Cancer. My initial MRI showed signs of Lymphoma, then I went to see a specialist who used a camera to look up my nose and noticed a...
hello everyone. Nothing lit up on his scan. Said only scans needed for now are chest scan due yearly due to him being former smoker no more ct or pet scan needed for the head/ neck area. ty all for putting up w my crazy outbursts. I’m sorry I had...
First of all I know I am acting like a crazy worrier and over thinker. Please try to understand I’ve never had to deal w cancer until mark was diagnosed in sept. i don’t know what to expect from the scan results today. I’m stressed about the initial...
