Hello All Its been a long time since I came on here, to be honest with everything that went on I needed a break from the word Cancer. Past couple of weeks have been a bit hectic with hospital appointments, my Crohns was getting out of control as not...
Hi everyone Just a little update on my son. He has seen his consultant today, who explained what he had actually done during his operation a couple of weeks ago. The fistula was opened up and the sinus which ran from there up towards his ear was removed...
I’ve done three rounds of chemo. Had mask fitted and was supposed to have chemo and radiotherapy yesterday. Kidneys not doing well so couldn’t have chemo but had 1st session of radiotherapy. Woke up in the night with my mouth dry and feeling nauseous...
Hey all, I'm 7 weeks post treatment for tonsil cancer. No surgery, managed 5 out of 7 chemos and had 35 RT. I feel so much better than a month ago and I'm impatient to have my RIG removed. I have taste aversion due to vomiting of the shakes that I...
I finished my treatment for HPV + tonsil cancer in November. In February after scans they said the treatment had been successful but there is a 15% chance of this cancer returning. I was told I would be closely monitored but I haven’t heard anything from...
Happy Easter, I am 8 weeks post treatment for tonsillar cancer which had spread to my neck lymph node. I saw the consultant this week and he said he couldn't see anything untoward in my mouth My lymph node has shrunk and is mobile. All positive news,...
What a whirlwind, first oncology appointment yesterday , they were so nice & reassuring .On the way home I got a call from them saying they had booked me for a CT scan for today , went for that they also made my mask & did blood tests all in half an hour...
Hi all, Been silent for a while as life has taken over and been really busy. 2nd April marked a year since I rang the bell. For the most part life is normal again. I do get tired, but that is partly the RA and partly wanting to live life again. I...
Had treatment for BOT P16 + SCC last year. Was also in lymph nodes in neck. Had tors followed by chemoradiation. Just had a scare as post treatment PET scan showed hot spots in opposite side of neck and still in base of tongue Pleased to say that...
Hi everyone, I’m wondering how it took before you all started noticing an improvement in taste buds and dealing with dry mouth. I’m only 10 days post treatment so appreciate it’s early days but really am keen to think I can start eating something soon...
