Hello everybody I hope you’re all doing well. I’m now week 8 post/ treatment and still can’t eat with conviction! Still really hurts. When I do try and my throat objects, it sets me back days with the constant mucus /saliva battle trying to fix whatever...
Hi everyone on this helpful site. I just wanted to post an update about me so that people new to this site can maybe feel a little bit reassured. I know when I was first diagnosed back in July 2021 I read everything I could about people’s experiences...
I have been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Sinuses and just finished 7 weeks of radiotherapy 4 weeks ago (chemo before that). Last week, I detected a hard pea sized lump beneath the skin on my neck, just beneath my Adams apple. My oncologist...
Hi I know it's a minor thing but I am wondering how others have got on ... I lost my hair to the back of my head up to the top of my ears during treatment (chemo x6 radiotherapy x30) and it has been growing back beautifully but curly. I now have corkscrew...
Just let everyone know here who have supported me through our journey with dad that he has sadly passed away at 1pm today. It was very fast and painless for him. I understand I haven't updated in a while, I did give birth to.a healthy little boy and dad...
My partner was due to have his feeding tube replaced this week. Last Thursday he saw his consultant radiographer who talked him into just having it removed and cutting down on all his medication. It's 6 weeks since he finished his radiotherapy. Anyway...
Well as you know I am struggling with my swallowing, I can’t even swallow mucus, well I had my appointment with my ENT Consultant on Thursday and he looked at my throat through the camera up my nose and I have to have my throat stretched. I just wanted...
Hi All I am 12 months post treatment for stage 4 tonsil cancer and secondary lymph nodes. I was dependent on the PEG for 6 months. I am really struggling with eating, I have no interest in food, I have really painful teeth and even though my taste buds...
My treatment ended Beginning of August (radiotherapy and chemo) for cancer of tonsills and soft palate. I have a g tube for feeding but have been trying soft foods to eat. But my throat is still sore. Is this something I will have to live with or does...
Hi everyone 18 months post treatment for hpv 16+ tonsil & lymph node T2N1M0 I hosted a Macmillan coffee morning (more like an all day cake fest) in the staffroom at work today. It coincided with me having been back at work for a whole year!! I teach...
