Hello everyone, This is my first time of posting on here. I’ve been on here since February and have found all your help and advice invaluable. I’m now proactively seeking opinions I suppose rather than advice, so here goes. My 56 year old husband...
Hi there everyone. Just need some advice about dry mouth. What are everyone s best tips please. I bought some Biotene mouthwash and was wondering if anyone has used that? I am just rinsing and spitting at the moment. But pretty dry last night. I have...
I found a lump on my neck in December and was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Base of Tongue) In January 2020 after alot of scans and tests to find the primary site. 7 months, PEG, teeth removal,3 hospital admissions and a horrendous recovery...
Hi, looking for feedback to cope with treatment. Just started radiotherapy and chemo. Anti-sickness works ok but massive heart burn and hiccups. Welcome any tips. Thanks.
From late afternoon on Saturdays till my chemo on Tuesday I just flump and I am sore tired. The steroids I get from chemo have run out and wore of so I am tired and emotional and almost sleep till Tuesday. Can anyone advice and natural pick me ups. Thank...
I have given three replies to posters saying their peg causes them pain. I advised saying they should use instead the Monarch one like I did when I had pain. Some said their hospital doesnt have it. I have written to Monarch who gave this reply. Thank...
Hello all, I was diagnosed with cancer of the tonsil ( P16 +ve) which had spread to some of the surrounding tissue in June this year. Following this I had some preliminary tests and dental work prior to six weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy which...
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