Hi all. Just completed radiotherapy, after two different surgeries last year. I am fortunate that my wife wife and daughter have been so supportive, my concern is things like hospital and doctors appointments and the parking fiasco that can occur along...
Hello, I’ve had breast cancer twice, had radiotherapy both times. Im having radiotherapy now after a madibulectomy for oral cancer. I’ve been suffering with nausea almost from the start of radiotherapy and also have a terribly sore moth because of ulcers...
I’m 12 months post treatment for tonsil cancer and for the last 8 weeks have had a sore tongue towards the back and an ulcer in the centre of my tongue. Has anyone else had these issues 13 months after treatment?
Hi Everyone Not really sure what to write really so I’ll just give you a jist of the story so far…. I was diagnosed with a malignant tumour in my neck and after much testing it was found that it was due to a tumour on my left tonsil. This was caused...
Hi all, I’ve been reading on here for days and long nights and one moment reassured and the next terrified. A bit about my situation. I was having difficulty swallowing so looked and found my right tonsil so large it almost touched my left one. No sore...
Hello everyone my name is Julie. I have tonsil cancer and I'm just recovering from biopsy surgery. I now have to make a decision on having surgery or chemo a long side radiotherapy I really don't like the sound of either but having other people's experiences...
He's in his 50's and has been told it is terminal - I have no 'in depth' details. I know that he has had various treatments (radio/chemo) over the years but the last scan was bad news. However The Marsden have suggested he consider a 'Proton treatment...
Hi after treatment and a year recovery 3 all clear pet scan. I still have not been out for anything to eat at a cafe or restaurant will I ever fell comfortably to do this as I eat slow and sometimes still choke and have difficulty swollening. Would love...
The title says it all. But amazed by the terrible stories I read about on here.
Morning folks! I need help... Scared is not the word right now. I’m starting treatment, (chemo week one and five, along with radiotherapy every day for seven weeks) tomorrow and I have been hit with the fear of so many side effects I really am more...
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