Hi everyone, glad to be here. I will be browsing through over the next few days but I have a rather urgent matter I wonder if you lovely lot can help me with? My Dad has cancer that started in neck and has now spread slightly onto his face, he also has facial palsy affecting one side. He has had 2 exploratory ops looking for primary sites in his mouth and throat (nothing found), also had op to remove and test cancer. He has been left in a right old state. He has had problems with his throat and swallowing and has now been exclusively tube fed through a PEG since end of January. My Dad was always immaculate however he has been unable to shave or have a haircut since January as he has no energy but also has lots of pain around his neck, head an face. He would very much like to have a tidy up and I know if will make him feel better. I therefore ask if anybody knows of any organisations or support groups who offer a barber service to cancer patients. They obviously need to know what they are doing and be patient etc. He is based in Central London.
I know amongst all that we are going through it seems trivial, but I know it would have a huge impact on his mental well being.
Thanks for reading
Hi and welcome. So sorry to read about your Dad. I can’t help but just wanted to welcome you
I rather fear that nobody would even attempt what you’re asking save maybe his hospital. Could you ask his CNS?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
