Hello everyone, 3 weeks ago my partner had a PET-CT and a CT scan 10 weeks post treatment for T3N0M0 laryngeal cancer and they said ‘the scans look good and they are happy with them’ He has been given an appointment with ENT for a scope this Thursday...
Hi everyone, 13 weeks post treatment,This last few days my throat and back of tongue has become a little sore again ,can this happen at this stage in recovery? I've started using difflam again to help and paracetamol.
Hi everyone, i have lymphodema under my chin ,I do massages also have a stretchy neck thingy which my Lymphodema nurse got me to wear ,I find it works really well. Question is , I find that the lymphodema causes a pulling on my throat which makes me...
Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone post treatment has got lower white blood cell count. Seems since treatment 2 years ago hubby's cell count has remained low. He's really well, no infections, weight loss or night sweats. I am rightly or wrongly...
Well will be having jaw and breast results soon, just can’t believe it’s happening. Having a scan for new bruise, 3rd one now with lump. Just don’t know what think with all this, maybe I’m stage 4 I just don’t know, melanoma or something Kos
I felt very tired and a bit emotional yesterday but have actually done really well with the treatment so far. I tried to listen to the advice given both here and by nurses and find myself here on day 30 awake early rinsing my mouth and drinking to move...
Its been ages since I came on here, and its almost two years since my husband finished treatment for tongue cancer. His cancer moved into the lung so he is now on Immunotherapy which is keeping it at bay so far... He has gradually stopped doing his...
As feared My pet scan results showed a bright green in my tonsil which I was complaining about before my scan as I have been in pain since December with it slowly becoming more painful. To rule out remaining cancer it is likely I will need another biopsy...
Hi all. I hope you are all well and your treatments/recoveries are going well. I have just had my treatment dates through and have a busy few days ahead with appointments to get ready. Feeding tube (PEG) is going in tomorrow, home visit from a nurse...
Hi everyone, I have my 12 week, Pet /CT scan on Monday 10th March but don't see consultant until April 3rd ,it seems a long wait between. Trying to tell myself it will be ok. I met up with my CNS Rachel also to talk things out and she reassured me as...
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