HI I am new on here. I was diagnosed with Oropharyngeal cancer 4 days after becoming a grandparent for the first time at the beginning of June. since then I have had 2 surgeries, the first to remove my tonsil and surrounding area. The histology report...
Hi My husband has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in lower jaw after biopsy and debride of socket. He has had CT scan and is having MRI tomorrow. Appointment with consultant Monday. Just reaching out to hear others’experiences....
I have been trying to use the direct messaging now for a couple of weeks or more, but it keeps saying that it is temporarily disabled for all users. Is there any other way we can connect with the people we have in our 'friends' other than through the...
I apologise in advance as having finished my treatment for nasopharyngeal cance i believe, brain fog still hanging around, almost two years ago I am just wondering if anyone has had, knows of or can recommend advise please? Although I kicked the butt...
Hello everyone. I'm sort of new here. The forum was very helpful and supportive to me when I had my treatment for head and neck cancer in 2013. I'm back now because I have a dental problem and I'm hoping that I may be able to connect with people who...
Hi all, just to introduce myself 55 yr old dad who just got the dreaded news my biopsies of my tonsillectomy have shown I have hpv- tonsil cancer right tonsil. So will have laser surgery in 2-3 weeks time and lymph nodes removed. Im being quite positive...
Hello I’m new here. My partner was diagnosed with stage 4 nasopharyngeal cancer in January this year. Against the odds He completed his first 3 cycles of chemotherapy ( super proud) and has last week started his chemoradio which is 35 most intense sessions...
Hi My Mother aged 76 was diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer of unknown Primary early May 2022. Diagnosis was made after biopsy of cervical lymph node directly under jaw (near ear) on right hand side of neck. Ultrasound and MRI have not managed...
Hi all. I've received confirmation that I have HPV + base of tongue/tonsil cancer. I'd already done the homework so wasn't surprised by anything new. I did also have a tentative look at the posts here, which are very informative & supportive. The...
Hi all. Has anyone successfully found business travel insurance with a medical condition for > 60 days? At the moment I have a quote of £1800…..TIA.
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