Hi Everyone, Been a while since I've posted but had a few issues in the family. Anyway I'm nearly 9 months post treatment and I thought I was doing pretty well ,but I think I jumped the gun ,I've been suffering really bad hayfever which makes my throat...
Just been for my 2/3 month check up with my consultant and asked about my swallowing and he asked if I had acid reflux and I said yes but he didn’t say anything about it, does anyone know if it would affect my swallowing and what would help. Thanks...
I had tongue and floor of mouth cancer surgery partial glossectomy radial forearm free flap tracheostomy neck dissection lymph nodes removed December 23 another tumour removed January 24 all radiotherapy ended may 24 had multiple checkups and pet CT scans...
Just been to see the specialist in ENT I have to have a neck dissection to remove the secondary lump the tonsil is fine and was the primary what am I facing? please be honest guys bit anxious thank you
Still complety dependent on RIG and mouth is unbearably sore can't even take sips of water. How long will this this last I feel desperate to have a drink. Mostly it stings and makes me cough, very occasionally I can tolerate a very sip. I thought itv...
Hi everyone 2 years clear of stage 3 tongue cancer and just looking for a little advice. I seem to be developing some fibrosis in my neck which is restricting movement a little and not helping my thick saliva issues. has anybody else experienced...
Hello everyone. Well we are finally moving with treatment again. It seemed quite a gap between surgery and radiotherapy ( may 19 th) but this week the appointments are rolling in again. Hubby will be having the feed tube fitted after a dental, and then...
Hi I’ve just been told, by text, that this mouthwash is no longer available on prescription. They’ve suggested that I buy it over the counter. Just wondered if this was the same for everyone? thanks, Lisa x
Hi all. I’m so excited. I saw the dentist at the dental hospital the other day (I’m 18 months post treatment) and she gave me a perfect score for my gums and teeth. I was told to expect deterioration and it’s gone the other way and improved. They also...
Hi all, well after 10 months post RT for tongue and neck cancer I’m still struggling to eat more than a few forkfuls of food. Bread is a no go also most meats except liver. I still have two drinks a day to keep my weight up. It’s so depressing not being...
