Hi Everyone I had my last (of 30) radiotherapy treatments (accompanied by 6-weeks of Cetuximab) on 18th April this year. Saw consultant in early June, had scans July and August and was given the all-clear on 15th August. Immediately booked a cruise...
Hi all, today I ended up spitting my dummy out.. I think it's trying to adjust to my 'new' life.. every little thing has just been getting me down.. just one of those days I guess.. Sorry to whinge, but I guess you all know where I'm coming from..
Just going into week 7 since finishing treatment.Have put on 11lbs and trying lots of different foods.Did anyone else have a real problem with fruit ? I can't even take fruit flavoured yoghurt.Have ENT appointment on 21/12 and just wondered what to expect...
I am 12 weeks post treatment today. Had my MRI scan last night. Bit of a long story but actually had a scan at 9 weeks and whilst things looked ok the images were not clear enough hence the repeat scan. Anyway, I was hoping to get results in the next...
So, following my tonsillectomy and finding one inoperable.. it seems it’s HPV16+ I’m having stomach tubes fitted on Wednesday. That sounds like it’s got to hurt for a few days, a wound like that. Anyway it sounds better than a closed up throat not being...
Goedemorgen, Not sure if an admin could make a sticky somewhere but I have recently found the trust supplied "NHS" restaurant card to be quite useful. The following chains have also been really helpful with soft and alternative options for those that...
Hello my lovely friends I haven't been able to sip any water for a week now. I'm two weeks post treatment. I've tried cold water, warm water, sparkling water but nothing can get past the pesky thick saliva, not even streaming is helping. Any suggestions...
evening all, I've had my treatment 35 radiotherapy and 3 chemo and finished on the 5-8-2023. 2 weeks ago I had my PET-CT scan and tomorrow I get my results, but since my scans I have a really painful lump appear under my left ear same side as the cancer...
PEG has been in place for 16 weeks, not been used for the last 7 weeks (apart from daily flushing). Finally had PEG removed today at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, was a wee bit apprehensive about the procedure but needn't have worried, slight sharp pain...
Hello All Know its not head and neck but got results of latest CT scan, annual check on Monday and I have a new cancer in my right lung. PET scan already booked for this saturday and seem to be moving swiftly. Also had four growths removed from face...
