My husband was diagnosed last June with scc base of tongue plus bilateral lymphnodes T4aN2cM0. It was apparently too large to operate on. Post treatment he had a follow up mri of just his head & neck . They say he won’t have any more scans that’s the...
Hi I would like to thank you all for your kind words of support and encouragement I know I'm still on a long road to recovery and I appreciate each and every responce that you have all sent and to each of you I send my best wishes and hope your recovery...
Hi everyone, my name is John, I joined the group when I first got diagnosed with a tumor in my nasal cavity wich had eaten patr of the bone away after a pet scan I got told it was a t3 tumour wich had spread to my lymph nodes both sided in my neck the...
Hello Everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sorry to post in here but just needed a vent, as I'm literally going round in circles. So, about 5 years ago I was referred to ENT by my dentist for a small lump in my mouth. Attended the appointment...
Hi just need to reach out husband has recently been diagnosed with cancer at base of skull which has appeared after chemoradiotherapy for tonsil soft palette cancer has just started immunotherapy. Both of us feel as if we're juggling balls at the moment...
Hi I’m new here my daughter has cancer in the front of her head and stomach. She originally had it on her appendix and bladder, operation and chemo seemed to of cleared that but now has it in head and stomach. She has just had chemo again and radiation...
Hi,quick introduction I am aged 71 and been diagnosed with HPV+ cancer in my right tonsil and lymph node in my neck.I go to St.James Leeds on Tuesday for mask fitting and 6 weeks radiotherapy.Have read several helpful blogs and have positive outlook.Quick...
My story so far: In January 2023 I experienced a strange sensation in my throat and swollen glands in my neck (right hand side), so I went to see my local practice nurse. She checked for a bacterial infection; next day these came back negative so she...
Good evening this is a bit of a repost that I did in the welcome group. I hope everyone is doing ok ️ I’m just looking for a bit of guidance before driving myself mad - I was sent on the 2ww pathway for some general swelling in my jaw and neck on...
Hi had my radiotherapy I’m post this by 4 weeks still suffering lots secretions wonder how long this is likely to continue
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