Hi everyone My wonderful hubby has a T1 N1 p16 Positive SCC right tonsil diagnosis and is due to start his 30 sessions of radiotherapy this week. He’s not one for digging into details, but I am, so I’ve been researching everything as much as possible...
Just thought I would say hi Just had my conformation of my biopsies. Level 3/4 toncil, base of tongue and lymph nodes Awaiting my appointment with dentist and the oncology team to discuss treatment plan. Been keeping active reading the amazing...
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Hi guys, just after some advice please. so I have a painful white lump on the left side of my tongue, it’s been there for about 2.5 weeks now. I went to the dentist who said he wants me back in 2 weeks and if it hasn’t improved he will refer me to ENT...
I have inoperable face and neck cancer stage 4. Trying to get my head around it all
Hi I am new here. I am 65 and have recently had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma on top lip under nose Plus had neck dissection to remove lymph nodes Having hard time at moment as been advised to have 7 weeks radiotherapy to prevent re urrence...
Hello. I’ve posted once before but mainly just scrolling and finding inspiration in others experience. In my 9th week post radiation treatment. Had 6 week check with nurse practitioner who reassured me healing was going as expected although I was worried...
I was diagnosed just over 6 weeks ago with stage 4A cancer of the gum, sinuses, soft palate and facial bone. It came as a real shock as I was really healthy and active, have never smoked, very moderate drinker, social only. I am 69, 70 in March but lead...
Hi I am new here. My husband is 5 weeks in to a 6 week treatment of chemoradiotherapy. He was due to have 2 doses of Cisplatin. One on week one which went ok and second dose was due on week 4 but didnt happen due to raised inflammatory markers and a low...
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