Hi there. I'm due to go in for a microlaryngoscopy tomorrow morning, as I have a mass on both vocal chords. I have been unable to quit smoking. I am all of a panic and I know the risks. I have cut down from around 30 per day to around 10 over the last...
Hi I am currently being assessed and am finding the waiting stressful Here is my timeline so far 1/7 suspected quinsy, sent to a&e to have it drained and was told by an ENT dr that it was a growth. Was given antibiotics as unwell and promised an ENT...
Anyone in here with advanced mouth cancer and are you doing okay. My blood test showed I have slightly low lymphocytes and repeat test in 4 weeks, should I be worried. kosy
Hi guys , I've just finished week 2 out of 6 RT n am now suffering with pain in my jaw, I think usclers on the inside of my mouth n of course the dreaded dry mouth, looking for any advice on how to alleviate any of these please x
Hi there, First thing to say is i know i need to see a doctor but i just want to see if my symptoms are familiar to anyone with nasal/sinus cancer. My septum started breaking down about a year ago and what started as a small hole is now so bad there...
Hi everyone My mum (62) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hypopharyngeal cancer back in August. She was due to have a total laryngectomy in early October but unfortunately, when a tracheostomy was put in place in September to help with her breathing due to...
Hello All, Let me start by saying that I am from the US and I have yet to find an online community as supportive and friendly as this one. I was so impressed I decided to join. I hope my geographical location doesn’t prevent me from being a member of...
Hello All, I have (had) a mucoepidermoid carcinoma, T4a, it had invaded the bone of my hard palate, it's a recurrence from 3 years ago, when I had two surgery to remove it. Anyway, it came back, and in August I had a partial maxillectomy, a radial free...
Being measured for mask tomorrow. Had 4 wisdom teeth removed- not sure what to expect from Chemo/radiotherapy
Hello, I am new to this group but would like any help on peoples experience of the outcomes for a laryngectomy on people aged over 80. My mother is very scared at the prospect of surgery. She has finished a course of radiotherapy that was unsuccessful...
