Hello Had my diagnosis this week, Oropharyngeal! Having 2 teeth out this week, probably starting treatment at the end of the month. Dont have many friends so hoping to be able to talk here
I was recently diagnosed with HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer in my right tonsil and a single lymph node on my neck. TNM classification is T1 N1 M0. I've chosen to take part in a phase 3 trial called PATHOS and on Thursday 8th April, I'll be having...
Hello all, A bit confused but hopefully in the right place???? I have had an MRI, Ultrasound and am due a tongue biopsy under GA on the 14th Feb ( Happy Valentines to me). Already I have been so inspired by people's journeys and the sharing of knowledge...
It has felt like such a long time since my husband was told that he had a cancerous lump in his neck - 4th January. Following tonsillectomy and further biopsies, he has now been confirmed as T2N1M0 HPV+. Met with the oncologist yesterday who confirmed...
No idea what is happening to my world……..recently retired and looking forward to living. Cancer confirmed, lump in lymph node in neck, thought to be the secondary, further biopsy take on Tuesday from tonsils/base of tongue for what is thought to be...
Hi All It has been a while since I asked a stupid question so . . . I finished my treatment last March & have been battling to get back to my former "magnificent" self. Whilst foods have been difficult to impossible at times I have not used my PEG...
Hey everybody - just wanted to say hi as another reticent member of the club. I went to the GP end of January with a lump on right side of my neck that didn’t clear after an ear infection. Urgent referral to ENT - which I managed to get the same week...
Hi New here - I’ve joined the online community because my hubby who had oropharyngeal cancer 10 years ago and h beat it, has recently been diagnosed with a new neck cancer with a secondary lung cancer in the mediastinum. Following all the RT on the...
Well there was I thinking I could just clear off skiing for a week before the start of treatment, only to just be told the Post Office will not cover me……I’ve had annual policies with them for years!! Absolute nightmare trying to find an insurer for...
Morning All. Hope your all doing Ok today. As per my previous post I had a pre assessment for a tonsillectomy carried out on Friday for the op on Tuesday morning. I was planned for a MRI scan today which after machine breakdown and possible postponement...
