Had my post treatment MRI last saturday . Have Oncologist appointment 3rd November . Feels like a long time to wait . Was told no news is good news by ENT doctor . Sorry but this feels a long wait and now every time phone goes i jump . I'm kind of wanting...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some recent updates. I had some issues over the summer and a few scares; but, I'm very happy to report that my most recent scan (PET this time, due to my oncologist's concerns) came back ALL CLEAR! I'm am so very...
It’s been a year almost since my husband finished his last radiotherapy session. It’s been a horrible ride since. Radio caused severe tissue damage. He has had two near fatal bleeds and is now on feeding tube and had emergency tracheotomy. Anyone else...
Hi. I finished radiotherapy for thyroid cancer in June. Had a phone call from hospital to attend PET scan tomorrow morning. I think that's how they find out if treatment worked for me. I wasn't expecting such a short notice but how can you say...
Hi all, HH has just had his second set of post treatment tests (33 radios, 11 chemos over 10 weeks) . The firsts set, bloods, CT and Mri got a green flag from our Baby-Onck ( a very young looking oncologist!). 2nd ones now underway...just had the bloods...
Hi all. I am 3 months since finishing radiotherapy for thyroid cancer. I have lost hair on the base of skull, but I was under impression they should grow back. But I still don't have a visible grow there. It's not that concerning at the moment...
I was diagnosed with cancer May of 2025 and I'm still dealing with post treatment symptoms anyone dealing with the same thing.
I had a routine appointment last Thursday with consultant and for the first time I had a list of minor issues and worries to raise. I am having an MRI a week on Saturday but I get the impression that is nothing to do with my new worries. I had a quick...
I said in my first post I would report in after treatment, well treatment finished on 10 July, 7 weeks radiotherapy for unknown primary and scc in right side lymph node, tonsillectomy with no histology but hpv16 + chemo not allowed due to heart attack...
Hi all, Had a strange reaction yesterday ,just wondering if anyone else has experienced similar. Im 23 weeks post treatment, throat is pain free, eating quite good, dry mouth hinders swallowing a little but its getting better. I suffer with lymphodema...
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