Oral cancer inside cheek, Stage 2. 30 sessions RT in Jan/Feb. Final scans showed area of doubt. Another two biopsies and much fear and worry by me, supported by the pals on here. It so, so, helps to know folks understand. Well, today was the day and...
Hi, just a quick question to everyone out there. Now this is purely hypothetical at the moment ok. was thinking about doing spot of fund raising for cancer charities including obviously McMillan. My idea was a lapel badge ( think of the poppy ones)...
Hey all, me again I’m now 10 weeks post treatment, things are actually pretty good, had my first post appt with ENT and they are happy! However I have either a swollen neck or excess fat, unlikely though as I’ve only put half a stone back on, it’s...
pT4 N2b HPV 16+ SCC left tonsil with extrinsic muscle invasion Hello everyone. This is my first post although I have been intermittently logging in, but until now have been too scared to join in. However I thank you all for being brave enough to post...
It's world Head and Neck Cancer day today. Macmillan asked us Community Champs to contribute something to their Community Blogs. Here's mine. Mike has one being published soon too. So many people don't even realise the Community is here. I do wish...
Recap - I had partial glossectomy mid April and sentinel node biopsy - results were positive with clear margins and lymph nodes clear. I did have some post op problem with neck wound infections and dreadful mouth bleed both resulting in return to hospital...
Hi everyone It feels like ages since I have been on here. Anyway I thought I would give a quick update. As the title states I am five weeks out and doing remarkably well - better than expected. Positive points No longer on regular pain meds, I...
Hi everyone. Just wanted to update you all on hubby's progress. We are now 15 months post treatment. Although we still have check ups every few months it is starting to feel a different life now. However we do remember how terrified we were back in...
Hello My mum was diagnosed with tonsil cancer stage two in January and she had 34 radiotherapy and a little byt of chemotherapy. Her last radiotherapy was 1 st of May.She is at home now.She see regularly doctors and nurse is coming to her house.She...
My husband has completed week 2 of 6 week program of treatment for hpv 16 positive tongue cancer. First week was chemo and radiotherapy and he was pretty wiped out last weekend. He is slightly better this weekend although very tired. He is starting to...
