My hubby had his pet scan yesterday and received results not long after. There is no sign of cancer, nothing lit up and we are thrilled!! There was a minor issue with one of his sinuses, but it is from the radiation and we will discuss that when he gets...
I’m 14 weeks post Radiotherapy, had an MRI scan a couple of weeks ago, they called me to say it looked like I had had a complete response to the treatment, but they want to do a pet scan to be sure. So I’m not quite cracking open the bubbly yet (not that...
Got my first 3 month ct scan check up tomorrow ( can't believe time has gone so quickly). I had tors robotic surgery for tonsil cancer. My margin was 1.5mm short due to carotid artery being in the way. Consultant decided to watch me instead of giving...
I'm just back from my 6-weekly check-up with my head and neck consultant at Pinderfields Hospital. All clear so far, it's been almost a year since my treatment finished. My appointments are now 8 weekly. Feeling very grateful for small steps forward.
I finished my radiation in This month I have noticed My food is hard to swallow, and I am afraid I am going to choke also, my radiation has affected my inside of my mouth and that is why I think
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for travel insurance? My partner had T3N0M0 larynx SCC but since had a clear PET-CT and last camera showed no signs of cancer. He is 6 months post treatment. We are going away on the 12th...
A few months back, I lost a filling, had it replaced and all was good, until the other day when I discovered it was missing again due to the sharp edges that I could feel with my tongue.. so, now I'm booked in for an 'onlay' crown.. hopefully that will...
Sorry to bother you all again so quickly but is mouth pain normal one month on from surgery? my husband reported some mouth pain near his gumline and when I looked it’s right on the sutre line. It’s tucked up under his top lip. The sutre line looks a...
I just thought I would give you an update on my progress and where I am since my diagnosis last May 2024 for bowel cancer and a diagnosis of tonsil cancer November 2024.Having had no symptoms apart from fatigue last March 2024.I was requested to do a...
I really do mean joy and am not being facetious. Since my last maxillectomy in 2022 I have had an issue with drinking as fluid comes out of the side of my mouth. I have very few teeth left and I have an incomplete lip seal as a result of ops. which causes...
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