all things being equal I should be finished treatment in 5 weeks which takes me to the end of march. I was thinking of booking a holiday to recover early April Lanzarote. What does the community think. I’m having 55gy over four weeks no Chemotherapy....
Hi everyone My husband starts his treatment tomorrow he was diagnosed last November with HPV+ remnants of tonsil and base of tongue ssc which involves RHS &LHS lymph nodes. His treatment will be 30x radiotherapy and Chemo tomorrow and week 4 which...
Hi again Since finding this amazing group I have been visiting this site daily trying to get as much information as possible for the journey my husband has ahead of him. We have now got the pet scan results today and things do seem to be moving along...
It exactly one year (tonight!) that I first discovered the lump on my neck... Feels like it's been manic ever since! Was eventually diagnosed on 23 June (having had tonsillectomy and biopsies on 12 June, after US/MRI and needle biopsy were all inconclusive...
Dear All, Seen the oncologist yesterday and we had already decided to forgo the offer of GemCarbo chemotherapy. The side effects could be very bad and decrease my quality of life somewhat, while only extending my life expectancy by a few weeks. Doctor...
As if being diagnosed positive isn’t enough I have spent all morning trying to ascertain the reason for an appointment on Wednesday 14th it appears that because I declined there kind offer of removing a tooth that required filing , and had the treatment...
I finished treatment in beginning of Aug 2023 for throat cancer. I have been in remission since Nov 2023. My g tube came out in Jan 2024 but I have been able to eat and drink by mouth for months. I have a dietician that meets with me regularly, however...
Just back from 2nd ENT check up since finishing treatment in OCT 23.A different consultant this time.When having a look with scope said he couldn't see anything that looked like cancer now but would order the PET scan to check on a cellular level.He said...
So scans done dental work completed, mask fitted. I’m really not looking forward to the next 4 weeks and 55 shades of grey
Hi All Hope your all bearing up dealing with this Cancer rubbish . I am starting round 3 on my cancer trip . Has anyone had the pleasure of trying this cocktail of drugs. My understanding of the treatment is 3 weeks on with a PICC line and a pump and...
