Hi everyone, This is my first post and I’m pleased to meet you all! I had chemo and radiotherapy for lymphoma a year ago (surgery in Nov23) and I was on a feeding tube for about a year. My eating was improving but life has been very stressful recently...
You can read my husbands blog. Recently he did get some taste back but meat, chocolates, and some other foods aren’t at 100% yet. He can eat salads He’s so frustrated but is thankful for some foods going down. How exactly has this taste thing worked for...
Hi everyone! My husband has completed 9 treatments with his symptoms being fatigue and some pain managed with tylenol and loss of taste. Is it possible to have mild side effects? We are told that stuff starts happening between 2 and 3 weeks which is coming...
Bye for now folks taking a different path
Just thought I'd do an update after mdt today. I now know my cancer is T2N0M0.hpv +.apparently small 25mm. Decided today that as it's small , I'm a prime candidate for surgery. So that's what I've opted for ( very scary) . Apparently 85-90% it will...
Hi Friends! My dad has been having issues with his stoma shrinking and now has a lary to help stretch things out. His stoma is very recessed in his throat as he has to have 2 flaps done. My question is he's getting his knickers on a knot as the lary won...
Hello All Last month I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer and went through tons of overwhelming new things all throughout Feb. Well, on Mar 4 I begin 38 days of Chemo and Radiation. I may seem a pest soon, but I may have many questions and information...
I just want to personally say thank you to the champions who are there for use. Kindly supporting and advising us. You guys are amazing and have been a huge help to me as I navigate cancer. Thank you all for your time and your kindness
I have a friend who has to have a Traci any one on here had one so I can speak with her about experience
How long did it take you to feel better once treatment was over. My husband returned to work this week. He’s been tired. His taste is slowly coming back It comes and goes. One bite is good, second tinks. Just wondering when will he feel better as far...
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