Did anyone have there wbc low while on immunotherapy . It was low during chemo and radiation then got better but on immunotherapy it’s low again. Dr checks it each time before treatment. Anyone take supplements that help going through cancer treatments...
I found a very useful leaflet from Mount Vernon Hospital You can find it here https://www.ljmc.org/pi_series/pi25_radiotherapy_short_course_hn.pdf
Hi everyone - I’ve just started the 6 week RT today and been given Difflam mouthwash and lots of saline solution to use each day. I’d read about people using bicarbonate and salt solution, is it useful to do all three or is that too much?? regards ...
H i i want to apolgiae for being a bit of a nuisance im am juat frightened and confused , i went to an appt for acid reflux for him to say something on tongue thought it was a cyst and wasnt suspicious To the letter going to dr saying slight assmetry...
Hi everyone, After any help or ideas to keep my mouth from becoming dry ? I'm just ending my third week post treatment and my mouth is either full of sticky slimy mucus or extremely dry .I know the meds don't help this . And being reliant on Rig don...
Hi All and happy new year. My husband finished his treatment in April for HPV positive base of tongue cancer. He had a neck dissection in August which was thankfully clear. In a recent visit to clinic he has been offered to take part in a trial (PETNECK2...
Hi all, I am not 4 weeks after a removal of a T1 tumour on the side of my tongue. The tumour was surrounded by dysplasia which was also removed. I was told the margins are clear but recommended a neck dissection which is scheduled for next week. ...
Had 2 large lime size neck masses and all accessible lymph nodes removed 9 days ago in a full neck dissection . Emanating from SCCUP . Clinic review to have staples removed next Friday . i managed on 8 paracetemol 4x1000 and one oxynorm 5mg for 6 day...
My biopsy is happening even though had ct scan not sure why i need it if the ct scan is clear anyway dont seem to be rushing as its not til the 16th local anaesthetic .im still quite worried as to why he said dosnt look suspicious but still doing a biopsy...
How long usually for biopsy results? We’re so worried and waiting as the dr said he’d call us.
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