Recently diagnosed scc on tonsil about to start chemoradiation 5 days a week for 6 weeks concerned about side effects I'm 71 and been having 3 monthly zoladex injections for prostate cancer for the last 8 years which I have no problems with
I know I will get prescriptions and advice about what products to use on my neck for the burns but I wondered if anyone had tried this product, and if so was it helpful? I was given a gift to use for the post radiation skin effects. As I'm a senior, my...
My husband is spitting up blood clots after a Radiation is this normal
Just found out my right tonsil also has cancer ( as well as my left and palate). Treatment starts next week. My husband wondered if there is an online support forum like this one for partners- he would prefer not to be on the same one I am on...
I My husband has a diagnosis on April 12th im disabled he’s my caregiver im scared but have no one I can turn too
How much support did you need while you had your feeding tube? I have my husband but will I also need my daughter (who lives in another country) to help during weeks 6,7,8,9 ( last 2 weeks of treatment plus first two after)? Also, did you have energy...
Over the last 12 years of my cancer journey there have been many ups and downs which I'm sure many of you have also "but" recently I was given the ultimate sacrifice. My throat is so badly damaged with radiotherapy and several surgeries in my mouth and...
Hi everyone. 45 y/o man. New to all this. Having final scans etc before six weeks’ chemoradio . Feeling positive so far.
Hello. I have t2n3c hpv16+ tonsilar cancer and will start 7 weeks daily radiation 5 days per week plus chemo in early June. I’m pretty scared. I’m 73 years old and wonder if I can take it and if so, will I still be able to swallow, speak etc I’ve never...
I wonder if anyone has experienced swelling of the neck and/or face during or after radiation. Frankly I have had bad dreams about getting my breath cut off even before my diagnosis. Feeling choked. Right now, still before treatment, I feel like my symptoms...
