4 months post treatment

Great post as ever 

Glad you’ve added it to your blog. I signpost lots of people there. Xx

Cheers Dani. It’s getting a bit long I admit, but I find writing about it quite therapeutic. Hope you’re well. M

I’m good. Thanks. Keep it going it’s a great resource for “beginners” 

xx

Hi Good post as usual clear and concise.

Re dentist give them a call they should be able to at least see you. I’ve had 3 dental appointment s since December ok I’ve had to pay via joining a private dental plan but as I want to be seen every 3 month I found it the only way. It’s still my n h s dentist if I need any treatment that reverts to n h s prices. But in meantime I get 4 visits a year and hubby gets 2 .  It’s called denplan might be worth asking your dentist about it. I fear  because of covid there’s a long backlog of patients. this way  i get an appointment when I need one, R e your scan you’ve come this far please don’t stress about it..

Hazel

Thanks Hazel.

Hi MarkEL, regarding the dentist, like most of us I underwent the dental check a week before the chemo/radiotherapy started and all was fine, but believe it or not the night before my treatment started I lost a large filling from a molar. So on Day 2 of treatment I was referred for an urgent appointment to the hospital Orthodontist where it was decided to remove the molar. The orthodontist then wrote to my NHS dentist advising them that as a H&N patient I should now be seen every 3 months but that any extractions or major work would need to be undertaken in hospital. They also stated that I should be prescribed Duraphat toothpaste and Fluorigard mouth wash for life. Since then I have had 3 routine checks (3 months apart) plus a filling and all at the normal NHS rates. 

With regards Lymphoedema I know we’ve talked about me being lucky to be having sessions at a Lymphoedema clinic plus the Hereford collar and like you I am seeing improvement in my Turkey Gobbler Neck, and on Tuesday I am going to collect a compression garment called a “Partial Hood” which they’re wanting trialling as it’s a new product so I’ve agreed to be a volunteer. I’ll let you know how I get on. Keep up the exercises. 

P.S. I’ve still got my Lhermitte’s too but it doesn’t bother me at all 

Best wishes 

Carol xx

And don’t forget to ask for a fluoride varnish every three months 

Hi MarkEL It sounds like you are steaming ahead on the exercise front which is great. I am doing my 3 mile walk most mornings which I think helps certainly mentally lol. Some doctor recommended exercise and  drinking loads of water helps with the lymphodema which I have also. Apparently it disappears after 6 months Hopefully. I really disliked one of those  scan machines as sounded like I was inside a broken washing machine, Your one sounded ok . Good luck with your results  . You can look forward to having a few real ales , Well deserved and all  lol.  I am saving myself lol plus probably not wise with my low white cells. I got a pet scan on monday week and suppose to be seeing the consultant on the Wednesday. All the Best Regards Min 

Thanks Carol. That’s really helpful

Thanks Min. I’ve tried some beer and wine and it tastes ok but I think it irritates my tonsil excision site so I’m giving it a rest.

I hope that Wednesday goes well. We’ve come a long way between us! This hanging around for results sucks doesn’t it? And well done on the exercise front. I think it makes a real difference. M