Some good news to share. I had my appointment yesterday at Derriford to discuss my histology results following my neck dissection and oropharangyectomy on 22nd April. The suregeon got a good 5 mm margin and there was no spread to nodes so I have been...
Hi - long time no speak from me the Silvergoddess - Actually its been 2 months since writing to you all lovely people so am now giving you the fabulous positive news from my Oncologist - Reading the MRI scan "The tonsil and lymph gland cancer is not there...
Hi all I had my oropharyngectomy and neck dissection operation last monday and staples come out this afternoon. The main problem I have is with swallowing and ear pain when swallowing. I can only get down silky soft fluides/sorbet etc, anything else...
I was diagnosed in 2021 with right tonsil cancer that had spread to lymph nodes. Was rushed through treatment including having tonsils removed then chemo and radiotherapy. During this time my energy levels went through the roof and I started cycling,...
Hi I’ve tried finding my old post but I can’t , I’m just panicking a lot my mum is sleeping all day … she did decide to have no treatment so I know we only have months , she is supposed to be coming to stay with me Wednesday I have two children and I...
Hello everyone my husband is now 10 months post treatment, and whilst his taste has come back, his appetite hasn't. Did it come back for others and how long did it take if so? many thanks in advance Denise
Hi I had tonsillectomy 2 weeks ago and they have found the primary tumour in right hand side back of tongue. Before they start radiotherapy they have to remove lymph nodes in my right armpit on Friday as they suspect lymphoma.I am 58 years old and I am...
Hey I have about 20 boxes of Fortisips, all different flavours and 2 boxes of strawberry scandishakes. I can give them back to Nautricia but they throw them away even if it's unopened! So if anyone lives near Newcastle do you want them? Seems such a...
Hi all, Hope everyone is doing OK. I've gotten some really good support here while my partner went through a partial gloss, free flap from arm and neck dissection (and then radiotherapy). Just want to start off by saying I wouldn't have believed how...
Hello again RT ended 7 weeks ago. All in all I don't seem to have suffered as much as I might have done. Lots of things are now improving, though occasional new things arise. For a laugh, I am thrilled to bits with the improvement in the skin on my...
