Hiya has anyone had their 2 week wait ENT referral at Lancaster Royal Infirmary, if so can you tell me what happened at your first appointment please, was told it was a one stop clinic.
Hi everyone. Half way through treatment now and neck and cheeks look like I've been silly in the sun! I'm using diprobase to keep things supple ,but I've heard that flamigel is good to calm the redness, and stop skin from erupting? If so which one...
Ive spent the weekend in hospital having my feeding tube fitted, I was not expecting it to be quite so painful but I know it's for the best & hopefully the pain is short lived. Tomorrow is my first day of radiotherapy, so please keep me in your thoughts...
Hi everyone, please can anyone recommend a humidifier to buy to help overnight with the dry mouth. I’ve not started RT yet but am trying to be a bit prepared. I've looked on Amazon and the choice is overwhelming. thank you Jane
Good evening all, I had a neck dissection two years ago and turned down radiotherapy. The cancer reappeared earlier this year and I have had a second neck dissection on the same side. Levels 1 through 5 lymph nodes have been removed as well as the salivary...
Hi friends! My dad is going in for The Big Op soon and I'm wondering about a bandana or a snood to cover it to give him more confidence. Any recommendations? I've seen something on an eczema website but not sure about pulling it over his neck as there...
Hi All, It’s been a while since posting on here so I thought I would provide an update. So, “all is well”, according to the surgeon, relating to the successful removal of the tumour in my right Buccal mucosa. However, I did have a second diagnosis...
My husband had 6 weeks of chemoradiation for cancer of the larynx which ended on the 23rd August. On the 21st October he had an appointment with a consultant who carried out a laryngoscopy. It all felt quite positive as she said the scarring in his throat...
Hello there, My partner is now 3 weeks post radiotherapy for tonsil, tongue cancer. His tongue is still swollen particularly on one side (cancer side). Has anyone else had a similar swelling and if so, how long did it take for the swelling to subside...
Hiya I'm new to the forum, I noticed a lump in my neck about 7/8 weeks ago went to the doctors I just thought it was from an infection, I have Chronic Fatigue syndrome and get them easily, bloods were done went back today to get the results and all are...
