hpv pos scc oropharynx stage 1 my husband’s dr doesn’t do scans every 3 months. Said because getting scans too often is high risk So his last scan was April when he got a good report. His final scan will be April of 2026. I hate this wait. Does anyone...
Hi everyone, I finished my treatment in July last year, and just before Christmas, I received the good news that the chemotherapy and radiotherapy had worked—there were no signs of cancer. I have check-ups every eight weeks with a camera, although they...
Husband diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer which is also in his right neck lymph nodes - HPV - P16 (or is it P14?) positive - so apparently that's 'good'! We’re in our mid 60s, non (EX) smokers or drinkers – healthy diet. [He is also LADA (Type 1.5 diabetes...
Hi I am so anxious so thats why I am here. I am 45 and I had ultrasound yesterday and doctor found dark lump on my thyroid gland on scan(U4) .He took biopsy and send letter to Gb so my Gb referred me to thyroid cancer department (surgery).I am so worry...
I’m really wanting to hear from someone else in a same or similar position to a family member of mine. They have recently been diagnosed with throat cancer after finding a lump in the neck. They have had tors for removal on tonsils and base of tongue...
Hi all - joined group today. Lots to take in - my story so far…. Visited gp end of May this year for swollen gland in neck - dr “fast tracked” me for test. Ultra sound and biopsy. Biopsy found nothing - I later found out it was inconclusive. Cat scan...
Hello everyone. I have just been diagnosed, cancer in the Trachea. This is my second time here. First time was in 2019. Back then I had a rare cancer on my vocal chords. Because of that and the skill of my then consultant surgeon it was discovered that...
Hi everyone, My husband finished his radiotherapy and chemo on 19th sept for tonsil cancer caused by HPV. The journey has been absolutely awful for him and our family. We nearly lost him at one point as he developed sepsis. He’s been so poorly. I’ve...
My partner is now beginning week 3 after radiotherapy treatment for cancer in tonsil and lymph gland. He has struggled, but managed without feeding tubes. He is not getting enough hydration or nutrition from 4 fortisips a day and about half a litre of...
Hi everyone, My sister is currently going through treatment for squamous cell carcinoma which was staged at pT4a N2b. She is in her early 40s with young children and it’s been a hard road upto now. She underwent the operation and reconstruction and...
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