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So I new hi, I’m about to start my journey. Theyve found malignant cells in my lumps below ear lobe and end of jaw bone (rather large painful lump) now referred to ent and waiting to get called in for chat. my question is what was peoples wait times...
My hubby had his pet scan yesterday and received results not long after. There is no sign of cancer, nothing lit up and we are thrilled!! There was a minor issue with one of his sinuses, but it is from the radiation and we will discuss that when he gets...
Hello you, So I'll be having radiotherapy in about a month, which will coincide almost exactly with the school summer holidays. Exactly what I didn't want to happen. But then, so much of cancer falls into that category doesn't it? So I'd like...
I’m 14 weeks post Radiotherapy, had an MRI scan a couple of weeks ago, they called me to say it looked like I had had a complete response to the treatment, but they want to do a pet scan to be sure. So I’m not quite cracking open the bubbly yet (not that...
Got my first 3 month ct scan check up tomorrow ( can't believe time has gone so quickly). I had tors robotic surgery for tonsil cancer. My margin was 1.5mm short due to carotid artery being in the way. Consultant decided to watch me instead of giving...
I'm just back from my 6-weekly check-up with my head and neck consultant at Pinderfields Hospital. All clear so far, it's been almost a year since my treatment finished. My appointments are now 8 weekly. Feeling very grateful for small steps forward.
my poor husband I feel so bad for him. He’s miserable and it’s making everything about life miserable. Post treatment jan 10th, 2025. Still only has a few things he can tolerate. Eggs, cereal, broccoli, some chicken, blah blah. I dunno what more to do...
I was diagonised with Lacriminal cancer and had my left eye removed 2years ago. I am NED at the moment. I am looking for friendship and connections.
I finished my radiation in This month I have noticed My food is hard to swallow, and I am afraid I am going to choke also, my radiation has affected my inside of my mouth and that is why I think
Hi, I am a head & neck cancer survivor with severe dry mouth. I am having a colonoscopy soon. They tell me no drinking liquids after 3am. My procedure is at 7am. I need to have water to refresh my mouth every so often. How can I get thru this? Anyone...
