Anyone else suffer from rally dry lips after radiotherapy!! I have tried every lip salve under the sun and no change? Lizzie
hello l am very scared .. Has anyone had a recurrence of base of tongue cancer .. 3 lymph nodes where radiated along with tongue tumour.. l was given the all clear exactly 2 years ago , had nit with contrast and a chest ct scan waiting to see if l can...
Hey everyone, I was first diagnosed with tongue cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) in September 2024 at the age of 41. I had surgery (left partial glossectomy, radial forearm free flap and left neck dissection) followed by 30 rounds of radiotherapy. ...
I had my RIG fitted yesterday and even with the dressing still in place I can already feel discomfort from the tube dangling. I've seen RIG support bands being advertised.. Any advice on what works best would be appreciated..
Hi all. I am 8 weeks after finishing radiotherapy. I feel almost OK, just one thing that worries me and would like to ask about. Around 2 to 3 weeks ago I have developed a swelling around the exact area where the radiation was directed. My GP...
Hi im now 18 weeks post chemo/radio treatment .I saw the hospital dentist pre treatment but haven't heard anything since. My own dentist has contacted me saying im due a checkup and I usually go every 4 month to the hygienist but im under the impression...
I was diagnosed with p16+ lump on the 4th August off of an ultra sound and 4 core biopsies and since then i have had ct scan a pet scan and now a consultation with an oncology team 4 different specialists have now looked with the nose camera and can't...
Hi what do people recommend for neck cream after radiotherapy finished husbands neck is crusting over now yellow/brown in places the redness is easing but it looks dry and uncomfortable he was using flamagel but not sure if this is making it drier...
My dad is going through radiotherapy at the moment and has to take 2 x Lorazepam to get through each session with the mask (base of tongue cancer). What are people's experience of using it through treatment? How did it impact you / family? Any info much...
First wanted to say thanks to Lindielou and others who've replied to posts, and also to the MacMillan staff on the ward in Ashford where I've been for 3 weeks - they were great! They didn't get all the cancer out, it's more aggressive than thought and...
