I've finished treatment just over 5 weeks ago. I had 2 chemo sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions for T4 N2 M0 left oropharyngeal SCC (grade3, p16 positive) This is my first cardio session in around 4 months Training started today for the Four Hospitals...
Good morning, I'm having my PEG/ RIG fitted in wk3 of treatment rather than before it starts - did many others have it fitted mid treatment? The team must be anticipating that I'll be able to manage food in the first 2 weeks. It will be fitted on one...
Hi , I’m sitting at hospital waiting for admission. it is good I think… later on I have appointment with my consultant and I will find out about my PET scan, had it on last Thursday. recently I have tingling in my head and I am scared that my cancer...
Hey, me again!! every time i eat something i get little blisters on my soft palate where i had the surgery and radiotherapy. They are sore for a bit then go. Anyone else experienced this? They are usually gone by next meal time! thank you x E...
Hi I’m heading into week 12 post treatment. I had 30 radio & 6 chemo sessions for tonsil & lymph node hpv cancer (after surgery which was in Jan). I have PET CT next week & am so anxious about it. I can eat various sweet foods ok but struggle with savoury...
Good morning , now I know everyone is different but what can I expect after treatment , could anything else pop up or is it just a case of dealing with what you have & managing it , are there any po tives , 3 days to go xx
I have cancer of the voice box and it is to be removed and a storma made plus the prosthesis inserted. My operation is on the 1st July. I have seen the surgeon who explained the operation in detail. I am a very positive type of person, and am pleased...
Had my sell mask fix today, what a scary thing… can’t stop crying..,,
I have my mask - very odd experience, but not bad. I've requested eye holes - fingers crossed! He did say we'll do our best but it can affect the integrity of the mask. I nodded and said - okay but I'd really like them! Postman delivered a letter just...
