Hi everyone I had my first chemo radiotherapy on the 9th May , 2 weeks ago , from about the 19th I’ve been feeling sick after radiotherapy & sometimes during the weekend , could this still be the chemo ? I’m back on anti sickness meds too , I’m not sure...
Hello Again Everyone, Prior to my radiotherapy, I had a dental assessment done at Dundee Dental Hospital and, after explaining the possible effects of RT, they asked me if I wanted my lower set of teeth removed (top set are dentures) and I declined...
4 weeks post radiotherapy and i wish the pain would go. Its mainly ulcer pain, extreme pain with eating to the poibt of crying, hurts when i talk and drink. Hurts when i rest. Sleep is the only thing that helps. im on co co cocodamol , gabapentin , oramorph...
Even though I got the all-clear on Thursday (see earlier post), I still have a dry mouth, fatigue and a sore throat. The pain is usually bearable, often sorted with gulping down a couple of mouthfuls of water., regularly throat the day. Trying...
Well my husband has been home for just over a week now. He is doing really well, good days and bad days but mostly good on the whole. He is getting the hang of all his equipment but does say it takes for ever but I’m sure he will get quicker with time...
Delighted to share that I got the green light this morning. My PET CT scan confirmed that I responded excellently to my tongue cancer treatment. No sign of the disease. Was diagnosed in December with base of the tongue cancer plus secondary cancer...
Hi all, I popped up and introduced myself about 3 weeks into my treatment of 30 RT and 5 chemotherapy for cancer of the right tonsil, tongue base and lymph nodes. I couldn’t be more thankful for all the support I was given on here as it made me see...
Hi all, I just thought I would update you as everyone has been extremely helpful putting my mind at ease in this new journey we find ourself in. So after hubby's tonsillectomy, 6 days later being admitted in hospital with a bleedout and infection, he...
Well I'm now two years after treatment. Living my best life and 99% back to normal, only minor dry mouth issues and feeling very blessed. I still appreciate the support and advice that I received from members in this group. Thank you and good luck to...
Hello, it’s now 5 weeks after my chemo/radiotherapy first few weeks were horrendous with saliva and mucus which I no is a common side effect and has got a lot better with time . I went for my first follow up appointment last week with Doctor and Diet...
