Hello New to community. I am facing surgery to remove part of my jaw bone and the affected part of the gum along with the lymph nodes aon the same side of my neck. Would like to hear from anyone else thjat has been through this proceedure or anything...
So..I had my 6 weekly routine appointment today where I pointed to two tiny bumps on my neck. Have been booked for an ultrasound scan next week (and fine needle thing) if needed. I'm 7 months post treatment for t2n0m0 scc of tongue. I had a neck dissection...
Hi, first post here About 6 weeks ago I was admitted to A&E with blood clots on both lungs. 3 weeks ago, I was released with much clearer lungs and put on blood thinners. I thought of myself as “lucky” A few days later, I was called back in and told...
Hi everyone. I am new here. I was diagnosed with SCC base of tongue & right neck lymph nodes on 31 January. Initial treatment plan was 6 weeks x 20 minutes of Radiation with Chemo Week 1&4. Following a PET scan that has changed to Induction Chemo x5 with...
Hi, anyone had a Laryngectomy? I've had neck dissection and Radiotherapy which has left me with silent aspiration, I've had Pneumonia 14 times in 18 months and to stop the Aspiration Pneumonia it's been suggested by my Maxifacial Surgeon to eliminate...
It is 18 months since I finished my treatment for base of tongue and neck cancer. Physically I feel fine. My eating and drinking are almost back to pre cancer days. I still have a dry mouth and my sense of taste us still altered. My problem now is that...
I have just had a total laryngectomy and am considering buying a hand held portable nebuliser to use when spending the odd weekend away from home. Has anyone had experience using one? Any recommendations as there are a few on the market with big price...
Hi everyone. I am new to this online community. My husband has just started his radiotherapy today for tonsil cancer. Day 1/30. Knowing I'm probably going to benefit from receiving and also giving support to those in similar situations. Gaining...
Hi all Been reading through all the Radiotherapy paraphernalia given ...density sensor lekky razor on order....any suggestions on affordable alcohol free moisturisers? Stopped using aftershave many years ago...all my moisturising after shave lotions...
Hey everyone I’m 4 weeks into my cancer treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer and for some reason i just feel aches and pains popping up everywhere, I’ve been to the gp twice regarding different lumps and bumps i thought I’d found.. to be told there’s nothing...
