It’s interesting in that I reviewed my previous posts and replies during my journey. During this insightful activity not only was I able to see where I was at but also see the great resources in this forum. I can’t thank you all enough. I am now 7 months...
Hi Guys i had my selective neck dissection on 9th September 2025 thought I was doing ok back at work on reduced hours by November 4th 2025 over the last few weeks have been experiencing worsening pain in the right inner ear along with severe trismus...
I know smoking orob the cause of my tongue cancer and I'm 3 days post op and now home. I used patches before op and in hospital, but now Im home my cravings are so bad. Did anyone resume smoking after surgery, and how long after. I know im a fool, but...
Hi All Happy new year (& there must have been times we have all wondered if we would say that again - so very thankful) I am nearly 3 years post treatment & all is pretty good, thanks to great hospital staff, friends & family &, I truly believe, a...
Hi everyone, This is more a rant to get my emotions out ,the dry scratchy feeling at the back of my throat is quite unforgiving at the moment ,I'm putting it down to scar tissue or fibrosis, maybe the time of year ?, my consultant says there is nothing...
Hi all Had my staging come back today, T2N2bM0. Still don’t know if HPV pos or neg as yet, have appointment with oncology doctor on Thursday afternoon so may find out then. Can then hopefully sort out treatment, the waiting for everything is still the...
Selective neck dissection, Right - Neck Skin lesion excisional biopsy, Right - Face Parotidectomy, Right - Face Had this surgery in November 2025 and got results on 18th December 2025. Got told all cancer removed but recommended radiotherapy to mop...
Well I've reached the 2year post surgery and post RT point and all was going well untill yesterday. Usual 8 week check up at Addenbrooks and my consultant has seen some changes on my tongue. So its biopsy time again and possibly back on the treatment...
Hi everyone Does anyone know if it’s ok to take collagen supplements post treatment? I’m 3 years & some months post & have a lot of joint pain/arthritic pain which paracetamol/ibuprofen does not really touch. I’ve read that collagen supplements may...
I have just read a post about difficulties with someone's regular dentist missing the cancer and the person has had to change dentists. My dentist also missed my cancer despite my requests for appointments and voicing my concern. My gum had split and...
