Hi folks Just wanted to let you all know that I completed my 6 weeks of Chemoradiation today. I was only given 4 weeks of the Chemo, as my Consultant decided that that was enough, having had 3 very hefty "Induction Chemos' prior to this run. I've...
Hi Everyone, Just bobbing in to say hello as I've not been here for a while. It will be 1 year tomorrow I went to docs with a lump and my journey began. It's been a rollercoaster ride, that's for sure. But, I'm still here Treatment ended Dec 2022...
Hi I’m Helen 56, and about to have a 5.5 cm lump out of my neck, following partial nephrectomy last year. Can anyone help me understand what to expect, particularly with iodine radiation treatment? Thanks so much H
Hi all, just had my first op for throat cancer, had my lymph glands removed on the left hand side of my neck. Got robotic surgery to remove the tonsil on the left side next week, not looking forward to it as I know it will be painful, I will be on...
Has anyone got oral thrush post treatment, as Im thinking my husbands is caused by the strong mouthwash he has to use 3x a day as its killing the bacteria in his mouth. Anyone with experience of this, and if so, did you stop using the mouthwash?
It has been suggested to me that the only way I may be able to eat again is by having the above procedure.. There are no guarantees and, until the surgeon has a look he cannot say for certain. Following a video fluroscopy it looks like a muscle spasm...
Morning folks, Consultant not been happy with my neck ('dema and swelling) since my surgery and ordered up MRI, Bloods and Biopsy. Former seemed ok but biopsy reveals several cystic growths which explains the pain / twinging I guess. So now awaiting...
Hi all, my husband is beginning to think about returning to work after treatment for neck cancer. We’re looking for any advice from those who’ve been through it or is an expert in the area. We’ve read a lot about ‘reasonable adjustments’ and have yet...
Hi So today I had a call from Maxilo facial and my surgery date to remove most of my soft palette is Tuesday 25 July To say I’m nervous is an understatement but I know I gave up get this done QueenB
My partner is going through radiotherapy for cancer at the back of his tongue. He's had 10 treatments so far with another 20 to go. He wants to eat but his mouth is already so painful it's agony to swallow anything. Soup that he managed to get down 2...
