HI all New to the group. Was diagnosed with tonsil cancer as primary and had a lump in lymph nodes in neck ( sorry only just learning the cancer lingo ) . I know compared to many i am lucky but it doesnt feel like that today ! Have had...
Hi, I've just joined today. My husband was diagnosed with HPV cancer a couple of months ago - secondary is in a lymph node but the primary is undetectable, if it's there at all. We are doing this journey together but I am struggling with dealing with...
Hello. Just completed week 3 of 6 of my radiotherapy for a small tonsil cancer. I’m doing ok but struggling with finding palatable, high calorie foods. Anyone any suggestions ? Thank you so much
Hi, I have been reading the forum for a couple of months due to my Mum being diagnosed with terminal Jaw cancer. She was diagnosed in July and given a prognosis of 1 maybe 2 years. She underwent 10 days of radiotherapy in the last two weeks of August...
Hello all, I had my mask fitted yesterday and I was given my treatment dates, 12 December to the 23 January. One day a week will be chemotherapy and the rest will be radiotherapy. It's a 46 mile round trip. I'm meeting with a dietitian, a speech therapist...
3 years ago I was referred via the 2ww pathway for an inflamed hard 1-2cm lymph node above my left collar bone. I had no other symptoms, I was examined- no scan no biopsy and they said most likely a reactive node. now a couple of months ago I discovered...
Good evening , I’m wondering if anyone would know about appointment times . I have been experiencing coughing, choking on food , waking up at night choking and a hoarse voice for a while . I was refered to ENT by my GP . I then had a camera put up my...
Hello all, My appointment to have my mask fitted is today, and I am also having another CT scan. I am hoping that treatment will start soon. It's been 15 days since diagnosis (stage 2 tonsil cancer pv 16) so things are moving quickly, but, to me,...
Hi, I had my op 2 weeks ago . My neck dissection had the staples out on Thursday, I awoke this morning and there’s a clear fluid coming from the wound. Is this normal ? Thanks
Hey everyone, I just wanted some advice really, I'm awaiting biopsy results for the lump in my mouth, my first appointment for this whole lump thing was 17th October when my GP referred me asap. I had a peek today as my mouth feels like it's stuffed with...
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