I’m a 42 year old mother to a 5 year old daughter. Yesterday I was told I have cancer at the base of my tongue that appears to have spread to my lymph nodes on one side. Before the lumps on my neck appeared, I had no symptoms other than fatigue. I feel...
Hi. I am one year in from the beginning of my cancer journey. I opted for chemo/radiotherapy after lengthy discussions with the surgeon and oncologist.
Was diagnosed in March with hpv16 cancer at the base of the tongue and some impact to the lymph node. Luckily I was given a stage one and assigned 5 weeks of radiation therapy for 5 weeks. The hospital has some great resources so that you’re prepared...
Hi everyone, I’m new here and wanted to reach out after recently being diagnosed with p16-negative head and neck cancer . I’m still in the early stages of processing everything and trying to understand what this diagnosis means for me — especially since...
Hello all. My husband had surgery last month for hard palate cancer (T4N0M0) and is now recovering at home. We had a call from his surgeon today to let us know that they had found cancer is one of the nodes taken from his neck dissection, and so now he...
I have had multi nodule goiters (left and right) for several years. Was even part of Elation Trial many years ago. Had lots of probing over the years but always ultrasounds. A few months ago I had a very bad Throat virus and breathing problems (at night...
I’m new here and I think it’s nice to introduce myself. I’m 58 next month, never smoked, never drunk alcohol to excess and nothing for the last 6 months. Lost 4 stone in the last 6 months to be healthier. I’ve been diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma...
Hi everyone..I am new to the group...I have just finished my treatment 4 weeks ago for T4N3M0 p16 positive carotid cancer. I am still unable to talk and swallow relying on my PEG for ensured and medication. How long did it take for your recovery? ...
My husband still is having issues w taste etc. he is eating more but is not putting weight back on. He’s less weight now than he was during treatment. Prob lost 5 more lbs since treatment ended. Will he ever get his weight back and is this normal? His...
Hi Everyone. I just thought I'd say Hi. My husband is now only 3 days away from completing his 6 weeks of Radiotherapy for Right Tonsil Cancer. 1 x Lymph node involved. He has had 2 x Chemotherapies, Cisplatin. Yesterday, he was admitted to our...
