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Hello everyone, Long time lurker here but have never actually posted. My partner was diagnosed with SCC on the Tonsil back in September 24 (HPV positive), T2N2bM0. He underwent tors surgery in November and then because of ECE and low margins in some...
Hi everyone! My husband's thrush is better, but not sure it is completely gone. He will be calling the nurse today to discuss that and his lack of saliva. He is having such a hard time with dry mouth and throat now that things he ate easily before are...
Hi everyone Just wanted to share some good news back from check up at hospital after having 2 pet scans since December due to abnormal activity , and they have said I am in remission at the moment will be having 2 monthly visits for check ups for the...
My partner finished his Chemo/radiotherapy 8 months ago for tongue cancer. Since then he can't taste anything and also doesn't produce any saliva. He eats very little and i could do with some ideas and advice about what I can give him to stimulate his...
Hi, I’ve been reading in Reddit forums about HNC sufferers being prescribed Lidocaine Viscous Solution 2% for pain relief from ulcers and sore throat. It seems to be an essential part of the kit provided in America (called Magic Mouthwash), however...
Hi Everyone Sorry I wasn't sure which section to put this in but felt I wanted to ask this question in this forum as I think we have specific challenges. I started my treatment on Monday this week, for tonsil, tonsillar pillar and base of tongue cancer...
Hi guys, left tonsil p 16 positive squamous cell carcinoma T2 N1 M0. just thought I’d drop an update, and thank you all again for the support/advice you gave me back in Jan - March prior, during my treatment. I’m now almost 10 weeks post treatment...
Hello I am a 61 yr old lady and waiting to start treatment for cancer on my left tonsil. I’m due to have some wisdom Teeth out and a PEG fitted. Treatment was due to start on the 26th but this may change due to fitting me in for teeth. I have read many...
Hello fellow 1% , I've recently been diagnosed with salivary gland carcinoma cancer and just had surgery to remove affected areas. That was no problem and recovering well. My question to other whom are going through the same shit what's the future as...
After reading a few paragraphs on here I realise recovery is not gonna be a quick thing. I was thinking a few weeks after my radio I would be eating back normal but by reading a few stories I see this isn’t gonna be the case. I can’t eat a thing now...
