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Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for travel insurance? My partner had T3N0M0 larynx SCC but since had a clear PET-CT and last camera showed no signs of cancer. He is 6 months post treatment. We are going away on the 12th...
Hi all Last summer I was diagnosed with HPV tonsil cancer which had already spread to a lymph node (T1N1M0). I was given the option of CRT or surgery with a c. 80% chance that I would still need follow up CRT, but it would be more targeted. I opted...
A few months back, I lost a filling, had it replaced and all was good, until the other day when I discovered it was missing again due to the sharp edges that I could feel with my tongue.. so, now I'm booked in for an 'onlay' crown.. hopefully that will...
I posted a few weeks ago after being told I have cancer of the tongue. I have since been told it has spread to neck/lymph nodes so not looking good. I had a 3 week wait for a biopsy under general (due next week). In the meantime the lump on my neck is...
Hello everyone, I just want to start by thanking everyone that has taken the time to write and reply, I've spent the last 2 months stalking the page, getting information and learning a lot. I'm here on behalf of my mum. She developed a sore throat...
My husband finished 6 weeks of chemo and radiotherapy on his neck for tonsil and lymph node cancer. Treatment has now finished but it’s proving difficult to manage pain from the burns on his neck, a tricky are to cover with dressings. Does anyone have...
Sorry to bother you all again so quickly but is mouth pain normal one month on from surgery? my husband reported some mouth pain near his gumline and when I looked it’s right on the sutre line. It’s tucked up under his top lip. The sutre line looks a...
Hi there My husband is 17 weeks (approx) post treatment and says his feet are always cold and often have no feeling in them. Anyone else experienced this and have anybhints/tips on what might help. Thanks.
I just thought I would give you an update on my progress and where I am since my diagnosis last May 2024 for bowel cancer and a diagnosis of tonsil cancer November 2024.Having had no symptoms apart from fatigue last March 2024.I was requested to do a...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with throat cancer back in November 2024 and, until now, I had absolutely no idea that forums like this existed. I'm 50 and live in North Devon. I've undergone intensive chemoradiotherapy on my neck, which I completed some...
