Hi all. Hubby got the results of his 4 month pet scan following completion of his radiotherapy and chemo for base of tongue cancer and associated activity in a neighbouring lymph node. The good news is that the scan showed treatment has worked and both...
Hi I completed my radiotherapy in May 2021 and I am told i have to wait 9 months before they will do anything about my tear ducts. I had an appointment today at the eye hospital and was told the options are LCR or Lester Jones tube. I was told...
Hello again, A practical question. If I get a cold do I treat it as normal. Obvious, but you know....
Hi Everyone, Just a question please...... I completed my 35th Radio & 2 Cisplatin chemo 4 weeks ago now. I am still bringin up lots of phlem despite using a nebuliser regulally. Can anyone advise when this calms down a bit? My feeds are still...
Been back to see my consultant today, I was expecting to be told yet again that they didn't have the results back still but they were and was met with a sea of faces. Good news is my nodule is clear, but they will be keeping a watch on it. They aren...
Hello - I haven't posted for a while so wanted to give an update on recover. 12 weeks ago today I had my final RT treatment! I'm having my RIG removed on Monday!! I've experienced the common ups and downs of recovery and some days /weeks seemed like...
Exactly 3 years after I was put on the 2WW pathway and I went for a routine ENT follow-up today and guess what... Suspicious "bump" under my tongue at the base. Pre-op done. Panendocopy slated (TBC) for next Wednesday. I could really do without this!...
So met with the consultant today and whilst happy that the surgical aspects have dealt with the original tumour, he confirmed both sides of neck have cancer present. back same time next week for oncologist ahead of RT and Chemo. I think I had let myself...
The RIG tube is gone, finally! I'll be able to wear a slinky dress for my birthday on Friday Heading to a lovely gastro pub in Cheshire and the menu has plenty of 'safe' options for me (along with a glass of champagne with my name on it)! Helen xx
Hello everyone. It is now 5 months since I completed Radiotherapy for tonsil cancer and my sense of taste is coming back and I enjoy the initial mouthful.However,because I lack sufficient saliva the food becomes a tasteless ball I am adding lots of...
