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I’m a 42 year old mother to a 5 year old daughter. Yesterday I was told I have cancer at the base of my tongue that appears to have spread to my lymph nodes on one side. Before the lumps on my neck appeared, I had no symptoms other than fatigue. I feel...
Hey there friends, I find myself having to make a choice between sentinel node biopsy and neck dissection, as part of my early stage tongue cancer treatment. This thread isn't to directly ask for advice on making that choice... but I would like to...
Hi. I am one year in from the beginning of my cancer journey. I opted for chemo/radiotherapy after lengthy discussions with the surgeon and oncologist.
Hi all, Didn’t hear from me for some time, but I am reading weekly and trying to respond sometime. life is busy, generally all ok except going to perimenopause is fun. Just wondering (even I spoke to my oncologist today), if I can share or get experience...
Hi everyone. Husband successfully treated for tonsil cancer 2 years ago with surgery, chemo and a lot of radiotherapy. Bit concerned that recently his memory has deteriorated and he is muddling words sometimes too. He's got a follow up appointment soon...
Hi everyone, I had a neck dissection following tongue cancer removal about 12 weeks ago with no particular issues, but for the past 3 weeks have developed an intense earache/pressure in head that is causing considerable pain. I have tried massage...
Today is my 10th radiotherapy session and I'm finding it really tough. The soreness and pain in my mouth is awful I'm really worried as I've still got 4 weeks to go. I am managing to eat and drink, but it's not easy. Any tips on keeping my mouth moist...
Was diagnosed in March with hpv16 cancer at the base of the tongue and some impact to the lymph node. Luckily I was given a stage one and assigned 5 weeks of radiation therapy for 5 weeks. The hospital has some great resources so that you’re prepared...
Hello I'm looking for re-assurance and advice. I have just finished 6 months of treatment for my neck cancer first pre-induction chemo of 3 three weeks cycles Almost four weeks ago I finished my 30 session radiotherapy and chemo combined. I expected...
Hi everyone, I’m new here and wanted to reach out after recently being diagnosed with p16-negative head and neck cancer . I’m still in the early stages of processing everything and trying to understand what this diagnosis means for me — especially since...
