Having been diagnosed with stage 1 oesophageal cancer earlier this year, I have completed 30 sessions of RT and 2 sessions of CT. I saw my consultant last week and she was very pleased with my progress. However I am still unable to swallow - not even...
Diagnosed officially last Monday start chemo on Tuesday all a bit of an emotional n scary whirlwind!!!
Hi, In March I started to moan on to my wife that I had a sore throat and she told me that talking too much doesn't help! Anyway, the symptoms persisted and my voice got really crocky. Some days I couldn't understand myself! So, because I'm always...
It has been 2 weeks of slipping into a routine I never imagined I would have. Am grateful that nausea from the chemo has not made too much of an impact yet but am aware this could change weekly or overnight. My mouth is starting to be sensitive, dry and...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with base tongue cancer and stage 3 spread to lymph nodes in neck also suspected lung cancer. It has been an overwhelming 8weeks. He started radiotherapy on Tu day but had a peg fitted on Monday as recommended. Sadly...
Hi my appointment with my oncologist was supposed to be on the 21st . His sectary has rang. Ask if I could see him tomorrow. I can't get there.so I am having a phone consultation . I only had my MRI last week. Should I be worried.
Hello. I was diagnosed in 2009.
Hi everyone, first time on here. Diagnosed with Ca tonsill 17 years ago, had a radical neck disection and split lip mandibotomy followed by a grueling regime of chemo radiation. Had 16 great years despite the physical restrictions but it has now returned...
Hello. I have just joined. I had an operation for a right side adenoma in April, and following analysis, it was then diagnosed as a right parotid carcinoma. After a second operation, a lower neck dissection to remove lymph nodes (which were clear of...
Lost eye and struggles to eat and talk
