On my was to my first Radiotherapy session. A one hour drive to get there, arriving early for my 2.45pm appointment. Bizarrely I’m excited to get started, not at all fearful and looking forward to 3rd January when I’m all done. My husband goes in hospital...
Trying to find something other than a very hot shower to soothe my neck when it gets maddeningly itchy is something I’ve banged on about a bit in here. (Sorry!) Three years on and I still get the itch from time to time and have tried lots of creams and...
Hello to everyone, just looking through some of the comments it is clear to see that you are all a very supportive and friendly lot, so if I can contribute at all, it would be an honor to help. I was diagnosed with scalp cancer in February this year after...
hi all, new to this i have been diagnosed with stage 4. tumours base of head, behind nose space and neck has only been 6 weeks since first went to hhospital so everything happening very quick, im starting chemo on thursday and a bit worried. any...
Dentist appointment done, no teeth out great stuff. Saw oncologist not so bad as I thought, no spread... Had mask fitted, was a bit worried about that but dealt with it okay, if I can cope with that then all good..had planning done, start date beginning...
Hi ,60 yrs old, diagnosed with Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive.... this I can just about deal with because it is what it is, and I trust my team to get me through this... what I really can't deal with at the...
Hiya all and firstly may I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has given me advice so far with my questions, honestly really means alot. OK, saying that here is my daft question. I start chemotherapy and radiotherapy on Monday 13th Nov. I've...
What laxatives were people on when they were taking their pain meds? I cant take Orimoph so not sure what painkillers they can give me? Taking Tramodol now as I have pain when swallowing? So not sure if these will contain the pain? Thanks
Hello i have had some hoarseness and pain for a few months and over last few weeks it’s got really bad. Doctor pushed for emergency ENT which was today. Arrived, was taken within minutes, few questions then the camera up my nose.. Moved to a different...
Hi I’m new to the forum. Week 10 post treatment for right tonsil HPV positive.
