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Head and neck cancer forum requires membership for participation - click to join
  • RE: One step at a time

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Arundel 

    A warm welcome to the online Community although I am so sorry to find you joining us.

    Yes - ADT removes your testosterone and there is a wide list of side effects - the main ones being fatigue and erectile dysfunction. I have been on ADT…

    • 7 days ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Thanks Julie2468 

    Hello spcowen .

    Why not join our Head and neck cancer forum  

    Just click on the link I have provided and once you have joined the group you can ask your question there.

    Best wishes - Brian.

    • 1 month ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Good Morning Tannis 

    A warm welcome to the online Community from me too although I am so sorry to find you joining us. As others on the group have said the Community is divided up into various cancer specific groups - this group is brilliant for conversation…

    • 1 month ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Face mask for radiotherapy causing husband extreme anxiety - how can I help him?

    Kasvin
    Kasvin

    Hi Saste, I'm Tony one of the Community Champions, I've been through the treatment for Voicebox/Throat Cancer however I only had a Laryngectomy and no follow on Radiotherapy, I was messured and had a mask fitted but I had tou admit I can understand your…

    • 1 month ago
    • Carers only forum
    • Carers Only - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Weybridgehoping 

    A warm welcome to the Online Community from me too although I am so sorry to find you joining us.

    This is an amazing group of people for your support and general conversation. Please do stick with us for help, advice and support.

    …
    • 3 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Anyone else awake and worrying ?

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Ninajj 

    I am so sorry to read about your partner's issues. That's some great advice from Philipa in her post above and I hope you are now sorted out.

    Are you aware we have a dedicated group for your partner's cancer? Here's the link to take…

    • 3 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Neck Cancer Patient Expressing Frustration

    Kasvin
    Kasvin

    Hi KWP,

    Sorry to hear your news, my advice is to stay calm as much as you can, I know from my experience that it's a feeling of wasted time but trust your team as they will be preparing and discussing the treatment plan and in particular the Radiation…

    • 3 months ago
    • New to the Community forum
    • New to the Community
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Joe (JOEcancer) 

    Thanks Joe - I can't give you any help with benefits etc as we are UK based and all my resources are for help in the UK - HOWEVER

    * You are very welcome to stay in this group - they are a cracking group and will give you all…

    • 3 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Soc 

    I know some people find it hard to talk about their diagnosis - and to be honest anything medical terrifies them!

    Look at me 5 foot 7 inches, 15 stone 10 (don't check my BMI - I already know!)  a man (Well OK I have no testosterone )  and I…

    • 4 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello JamesH

    A warm welcome to the online Community, although I am so sorry to find you joining us. This group is the right place to be for conversation 24 hours a day, be it about cancer, cats, cooking, crafts or anything else.

    The Community is also…

    • 4 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello AmberK 

    A warm welcome to the online Community from me although I am so sorry to find you joining us. You will find plenty of support for your Uncle here:

    Head and neck cancer forum 

    Just click on the link above and it will take you there. Once the…

    • 5 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Gill H and Soc 

    Link to the Head and Neck group:

     Head and neck cancer forum 

    My fellow Community Champion Beesuit does a cracking job looking after the group and I am sure she will be more than happy to help.

    Best wishes - Brian.

    • 5 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Awake and up all night

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Soc 

    I have just noticed your post and wondered if you are aware we have a dedicated group for support for your cancer and here's the link you need:

    Head and neck cancer forum 

    If you click on the link I have provided and then once the page opens…

    • 5 months ago
    • Cancer chat forum
    • Chat - Discussion Forum
  • RE: Hello I am new to the community

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello Metro 

    Thank you for your reply - I am sorry to read that, and wish you well with your tests. 

    The group you need is the Head and Neck group and here's the link:

    Head and neck cancer forum 

    Once you click on the link I have provided and the page…

    • 5 months ago
    • New to the Community forum
    • New to the Community
  • RE: PET scan post treatment showing concerns

    Millibob
    Millibob

    Hello EC2026 

    I am Brian, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community. I have just noticed your post has gone unanswered. By me replying your post will be "bumped up" to the top of the page and I hope sen and replied to by others in the family…

    • 6 months ago
    • Family and friends forum
    • Family and friends - Discussion Forum
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