Hi All, I had a post-radiotherapy check-up at Dundee Dental Hospital on Thursday and they were delighted to report that there were no abnormalities. I am so glad that I opted to retain my teeth as they initially suggested that some folks have their...
Just a quick update, so the longest day ever yesterday but finally at 8pm the surgeon phoned to say op went as planned!!! and my hubby was in intensive care. To my amazement tonight he managed to FaceTime my son and myself. He is breathing unaided which...
I was asked about this near the end of my RT sessions and I declined the offer. I did a Google on the subject and I was surprised by the results. How many of you kept your RT Mask and what have you done with it? Personally, I never, ever want to see...
hi, I had an appointment with my oncologist yesterday. After first cycle of chemo my cancer reacted to treatment. Lump on my neck almost disappeared… oncologist said it is good sign even se of chemo are so bad and I cried all day yesterday . They gave...
it is exactly one year ago today that I was told that I had throat cancer and that I needed 30 sessions of radiotherapy. The emotion that comes from hearing this from the oncologist, Dr Casasola, will remain with me forever. Onwards & Upwards
I’m meant to be going into hospital overnight tomorrow to have my RIG fitted the next day , I’ve been given wrong information about how it’s going to be done .They said I would be put out & the tube would be guided by X-ray ultrasound, I have just been...
Hi Everyone Just a quick update, it’s been almost 9 month since my tonsil and base of tongue operations (2) for HPV tonsil cancer. I have recovered well, can eat anything, my Trismus has gone due to using the Therabite machine. I still have a metallic...
Hi all its me I'm back again after my maxfax appt went well I have been ok for a while however before I got referred I had a cold sore throat cough for almost 3 months on and off took anti biotics for sinus infection ?? If it was that been clear for about...
Dear all, over the weekend I noticed a lump under my chin. It is under the skin and it is not visible, however you can feel it. Quite small to the touch. It is directly under my chin, about an inch from the front, central and in line with were the graft...
Hi Most of you will know me by now, we have quite a few new people starting or due to start treatment thought I would pop this link on as a reminder of the importance of how hard it can be to eat.There’s lots of info and suggestions for pre and post...
