I have a question. Firstly I hope you are all in your best health. The question is, and this is going to be longwinded, apologies. 5 years ago a lesion was found under my tongue, dentist visit. They sent me to Kings. It was on the vein so they never took...
I finished radio in February and thought all was well ,I was eating as normal until a month ago,then ulcers have developed and now I'm back to using just my rig because of the pain I'm waiting on another biopsy because the petscan showed some sinister...
Hello. My husband had stage three mouth cancer and had a major operation last summer then 33 sessions of radiotherapy which finished mid December. PET scan in February came back all clear of cancer. since he has had a few problems with a blocked...
OH in hospital today having biopsy on a lump in his throat and I have just received the letter from ENT describing what they think it is, OH doesn’t know yet. It states “Epiglotic cancer with a metastatic neck node” which looking up what that might...
Hi, lovely to meet you all. My wonderful Dad has been diagnosed with agressive advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It's just ulcerated this week. Only just got diagnosed after 4 months of biopsies. They haven't found the primary sourse but...
Hey, I am Hayley or Hayz to my friends (but also Darkness Hayz). I am new here, got diagnosed with a rare cancer Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma on 08/06. I am going to have parts of it removed Thursday 15/06, and the parts they cant get to they are...
Dear All, Thank you for this space, much appreciated. I am starting out on this journey. cancer on right side of throat, HPV related, going into lymph of neck, PET scan due next week. Proposed radiation and chemo. As has been said often in this...
My husband has just had a total laryngectomy, tracheostomy and removal of a large tumour in his neck this morning. The consultant called about an hour ago to say the surgery went well and that he's come round from the anaesthesia. I have a broad idea...
Hi everyone, I'm Diane and new here, so might say some stupid stuff ha...... I've been diagnosed with a soft palate tumour that has spread to two lymph glands. It has been a whirlwind since I first went to the docs in March. I am having my mask fitted...
Hi, am 4 weeks done of recovery after radiotherapy to my upper jaw and neck. Now I am on my fifth week and the symptoms of my mouth mucositis feel worse and the mouth is randomly white and then pink and then white again. I have ulcers as well. the saliva...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007