Were any of you current smokers when diagnosed and what was the outcome of your treatment. Was it different from non smokers? i ask because my husband was a smoker when diagnosed and has slipped a few times during his treatment.
My husband has an appointment for post treatment pet scan on April 4 and he’s got a follow up with the doctor for his results on April 14 is this normal to wait that long for results I don’t want him to have the pet scan on the fourth and have to wait...
my husband knows about this group, but I’m the one who asks the questions. He’s not into these, or any kind of groups. So I give him my input from you as his wife , I am so worried about his dx. I know there’s a good cure rate but I still worry. Once...
Hi. I'm new here. And I am very frightened for my husband who has recently been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer with lymph node involvement. Anybody have experience in all of this?
Hi all, awaiting jaw scan result, dread it! Also I’ve just had breast biopsy, not looking good! I have had my third big purple bruise appear on the same side as my breast. First one was on my breast so being referred for a scan. Dr doesn’t know...
Recently diagnoses with tonsil cancer. Waiting to see mdt next friday for treatment plan. Think I've had every emotion going so far. Worried....about treatment, needing peg fitted, head shell. Scared ....of everything especially the head shell as...
Hi everyone, I have been referred for an oral biopsy as I have white lesions on the inside of my cheek and a slight swelling of the back of my tongue. I've had this for at least 12 months, never thought anything of it until dentist made referral to...
6 weeks ago I went for a routine check up at the dentist. After a whirlwind of tests I am told I have a tumour on the floor of my mouth adjacent to the saliva gland. It is going to be excised, and possibly some lymph nodes too. I am reeling! what should...
Hi everybody I was diagnosed with throat cancer just over four years ago and had surgery in February 2021 followed by radiotherapy. For the most part my recovery has been fairly good although i still have a considerable neck pain and facial swelling...
I wd like to know how many of you were smokers drinkers when dx with hpv pos head neck? Did you also have a good outcome?
