I've just finished treatment. It consisted of 30 lashes (fractions) of RT and 2 chemotherapy sessions. I now have a very red and sore neck. I've been applying Zeroveen which does help sooth the pain, but it forms crusty yellow areas on my skin in the...
Hi My name is Mick. I went through a course of radio and chemo therapy treatment for throat cancer at Northampton General Hospital during summer 2023 and am now 15 months post-treatment. When I was in various oncology based waiting rooms during the...
Just thought I’d say hello. 51 year old male diagnosed with tonsil cancer, HPV16+, going through radiotherapy after tonsillectomy and neck dissection.
Hi there Im new here and finished RT three months ago for neck cancer. Last week I said goodbye to Simon my PEG who had become part of me and a lifesaver when I had no appetite for anything inc water. Simon was my only way of keeping hydrated, food wasn...
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Hello, I am 7 years clear from stage 4 throat and tongue cancer. However over last few months i am experiencing a tingling/pins and needles sensation in my neck where my cancer was and where my limpth nodes were removed. Any idea what this is after...
Hi all, My brother has a recurrence of his oropharangeal cancer, this time in his submandibular gland. He is having a salvage neck dissection this week and am wondering what to expect in terms of recovery and support he may need as he lives alone.He...
Hi folks My dad had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma on ear 12 months ago. Now has large lump on neck which is growing fast. Biopsy confirmed squamous cell; head, neck, lung scan suggests localised but to be confirmed by radiologist. Head neck plastic...
Hi new here, Having Tonsil biopsy tomorrow, after lump found in neck had cancer cells within it. Not sure what to think ,very scared , key worker assures me we can get through this ! Any positive words would be appreciated
Looking for advice from people who have had similar surgery for mouth and throat cancer
