Hi Just to give an insight about how I am feeling so others in the same position may be able to get an idea of how someone else is feeling! I had Tounge Cancer which spread to my lymph gland (right side). I was diagnosed in April last year. (I was...
Hello Again Everyone, I went for my 3-monthly check-up today with Dr Casasola at Ninewells and he stated that he was happy with my ongoing situation. When he asked about my eating habits, I had to say that they were nowhere near back to any sort of...
Hi my husband is on to his last treatment of radiation tomorrow ,he is very weak with it all now and this morning I have woke up feeling ill I done covid test and it’s posative .we live in a one bedroom flat ,his final radiation is due tomorrow ,does...
Well I got my results , shocked even though I knew in my heart but the operation has scared the hell out of me if I’m honest. The staff at our hospital are amazing so kind and caring too, I know I’ll be in good hands but we were in the middle of having...
And it is good news! Consultant has put me into "remission" after MRI showed no signs of further tumours etc. It's a very surreal experience but I hope this serves to show others starting on the journey that this sort of cancer IS curable. I/we can...
Hi All I hope you are all as well as you can be & sorry for asking such stupid questions when there are people who are much worse off than I am at the moment (I have been humbled by the people I have met & some stories on here I am 3 months post treatment...
Hi everyone, well here In week 3 of post operation. I'm feeling much better. Yesterday I had my nose flap stiched which has made everything look a little better. My dietitian has put me on L6 (soft food with a small amount to chew). Still getting...
Hi everyone, Hope you are all OK and getting through treatment/recovery OK. Just wanted to pop by and vent!!! I am feeling so frustrated with all the waiting we are going through. It's been 12 weeks since hubby's op for HPV16 tonsil, tongue and...
Hello Everyone, I hope that you are all managing well and coping as well as you expect to with your condition. It has been a while since I last posted an update but I am 'chuffed' to announce that I finished my first 2-course restaurant meal today...
LATEST UPDATE . Well I had my Mandibulectomy and Fibula Free Flap reconstruction on the 25th of April and came home last week. The only complication was that they had to source a blood supply from the other side of my neck due to RT damage. I think all...
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