I found a lump in neck about a year ago but thought it was infection but i didnt get sick. Thought it might be pulled muscle from old pillow so got new ones and gave it tome to heal. It didnt so went to gp and he found a lump on other side too. Waited...
Hi, so I've read enough on here now to know I will not be stopping work the day before treatment and starting again the day after! Silly me! I'm a bit of an over thinker so have stopped reading for now. As a single parent of 3 furries and the only source...
Hi all, wanted to ask if anyone has experienced the same or if there is anything anyone can suggest which may help with this. My husband has just completed week 4 of RT and 3 chemo sessions. 2 more weeks to go. Over the last couple of days, the feeding...
Hi everyone I'm new to this but unfortunately not new to cancer, last year I was diagnosed ssc after finding a lump in the right side of my neck which was a reactive node to an unknown primary, after a neck disection, tonsillectomy and base of tongue...
Hello, I'm new to this group so thank you for allowing me to be part of it. My husband was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer and is 18 RT sessions and 3 chemo sessions into his treatment. He has a feeding tube and is now on 3000 calories per day which is...
Hi my husband starts his rt treatment on 24th he as had 2 lots of chemo and got 2 more to do .so far it as reduced his tumour from 8cm to about 3 so that's good .he can eat again now . He's been ok on chemo but not looking forward to the rt treatment...
I had Tonsil Cancer 7 years ago but i have an ongoing prescription problem with the Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash Which Boots the chemist informs there is a country wide manufacturing problem. Can someone help me please.
Hi my name is Karen I have recently been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. I have a small tumour in my nasal cavity and localised spreading to my lymph glands. I am awaiting a PET scan to check for further spread. Assuming there has been no further...
Hi Everyone In brief I have hpv right tonsil, cancer ,stage 1 and 1 node I am having surgery on Tuesday at the Freeman Newcastle. Removal of tumour and neck dissection. What is the recovery from surgery like and any advice would be helpful.
Hello! I've just been diagnosed with Cancer in my neck after various scans, biopsies, Tonsillectomy, etc. It's taken around four months from my initial GP appointment. Not sure of the specifics just yet, but I've now been referred for a PET scan...
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