Hi I've written about my husband before. He was successfully treated for Stage 3 nasopharanx cancer centred in the piriforme sinus. 3 weeks ago he started having difficulty swallowing anything, including water. After a 5 hour stint in A&E, he had...
Hello again. I finished my treatment on the 20 January, and had my first follow-up scan in May. I have heard nothing from the hospital about that. They even cancelled the follow-up appointment for a later date. I feel I am recovering well, and am...
Well I’m back after a major 19 hr operation to remove jaw and cancer in back of mouth teeth taken out my tongue feels too big for mouth need speech therapy and go back for another op Tuesday to look at metal plate holding new jaw bone, as might have infection...
I've seen this for the very first time of a letter from Oncology. I don't do Dr Google because it shakes me up. Can anybody tell me what this is (P16 positive) means. I was told I was negative for HPV????? Also whilst I on here. I am now 8 months post...
So today I had consultant appointment and he said surgery is my best option as I have already had radiation 14 years ago and it has left a lot of throat damage behind in the same area I have to have the back of my throat cut away uvula and soft pallete...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to pop an update on. Hubby is half way through his 30 day radiotherapy, side effects are kicking in, but I really wanted to pick your brains about the horrible mucous he is getting in his mouth/throat. Have you any advice...
Can anyone tell me how long it took them to stop feeling tired after Radio? My husband has just finished treatment and has been absolutely exhausted the whole way through, and I just wondered how long on average it takes in peoples experience for the...
I am pleased to have completed 2 weeks Chemo-RT. First week was tough but second week chemo cocktail helped with nausea so I have been able to eat and possibly maintain weight. Although by now I have another problem. I was prescribed Ensure for weight...
So went for my first post remission consultation yesterday and consultant not happy with neck being hard and sore so rushing me in for ultrasound/fine needle job this week. Hoping it is just scar tissue / lymphedema issue but better be safe... never dull...
I don’t know if I have asked you about this before but I am going crazy. I am really struggling to get any phlegm up, add that together with the dry mouth and throat and swallowing problem I sometimes feel I am struggling to breathe. I used to bring lots...
