Hello, My dad went to an appt back in the end of May who told him he had cancer. He has since been for many scans and appointments. He is due to have his whole lower jaw reconstructed with cancer in jaw, tongue and floor of mouth. I believe they are...
Hi i had oral cancer 11 years ago and it has been clear but I got high dose radiotherapy which has resulted in Osteoradionecrosis is anyone else dealing with this on the forum at the moment?
Hello all, I hope you are all doing well. My partner and I are going abroad in a couple of weeks, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with lymphoedema and flying? Is my partners neck likely to swell up on the flight? Thank you
Hi everyone 57yr old diagnosed with cancer in tonsil current halfway through Radiotherapy and chemo. Feeling absolutely miserable with the pain in my mouth. Nothing touches it
Hello everyone. I am 54 years old and have recently been diagnosed with cancer of the root of my tongue and lymph nodes. Despite the sad circumstances, it is good to know that we have people to learn from and share our experiences with. I leave you with...
I am male and quite old…more than 70 … and I have just ( nine days ago)completed 30 days of radiotherapy, following surgery, for some cancer in a tonsil and a few lymph nodes. I had two rounds of surgery, by choice - I had been offered that or chemo and...
So I new hi, I’m about to start my journey. Theyve found malignant cells in my lumps below ear lobe and end of jaw bone (rather large painful lump) now referred to ent and waiting to get called in for chat. my question is what was peoples wait times...
my poor husband I feel so bad for him. He’s miserable and it’s making everything about life miserable. Post treatment jan 10th, 2025. Still only has a few things he can tolerate. Eggs, cereal, broccoli, some chicken, blah blah. I dunno what more to do...
I was diagonised with Lacriminal cancer and had my left eye removed 2years ago. I am NED at the moment. I am looking for friendship and connections.
Hi, I am a head & neck cancer survivor with severe dry mouth. I am having a colonoscopy soon. They tell me no drinking liquids after 3am. My procedure is at 7am. I need to have water to refresh my mouth every so often. How can I get thru this? Anyone...
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