On Monday I'm having my mask fitted, on Thursday 2 I'm having teeth out, 15th having my feeding tube fitted, just in time for 6weeks 5days a week of RT, I know it's going to be grueling but hopefully it does mean that I should be cancer free to start...
Just a quick update, today I have been given the all clear it’s my first one of many but today I can’t stop smiling sending love and hope to all on here ️
ok, had my oncology meeting today.. all good.. but I was chewing gum after eating my dinner, and I guess that the crunching sound and grey/silvery debris was a filling.. is this something that I should be concerned about and get sorted with my dentist...
Hi all, bit down today, had my PEG procedure, was fine until the anaesthetic wore off, now I don't know what to do with myself. I can't remember the last time I had pain like it (not even when I had my tonsil removed and neck dissection.) I have the dietician...
This might sound like a strange question, and that would be understandable as it's a strange / difficult situation to describe but just wondering if anybody went through the same. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I've been noticing a strange numb almost pins...
So, 12 months post partial tongue glastomy and neck dissection, 6 months post RT, its a strange old world, dry mouth comes and goes but it's manageable (mouth wash, gels and lozenges). Taste is ok but not to spicy, speech is good (with my new lisp). ...
Since my partial glossectomy in April this year I have seen the consultant once in early May. I was clear and follow up management and what to be aware of discussed After 2 cancelled appt in the summer I spoke with CNS as I had a wobble!!! due to not...
yeah, I know.. stop touching it then.. but, on a more serious note.. could this be where they attacked the base of tongue? right side, upper trap, neck/shoulder area.. I know that I'm still healing after 8 months, but just curious TBH.
Well hello everyone, about time I updated what's happening with me; been a while since I posted regularly. I've always kept eyes on here, I get email notifications of all activity, but this corner of the Macmillan Community runs absolutely brlliantly...
Hi all Don't know how to find my previous posts but just to say that 51 weeks ago I was terrified when my dentist found the "suspicious areas" inside my cheek which did turn out to be Stage 2 cancer. The fear of the treatment (radiotherapy and three...
