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Hi everyone I'm new here, preparing to start my treatment in 2 weeks and I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the stuff I need to do. Is anyone able to share an idea of their daily timetable ie toothbrushing, mouthwash, exercises, meds etc? Thankyou...
My son just got diagnosed with cancer of one tonsil and some lymph nodes on the same side, lucky it hasn't spread, I have 2 kids my son is 34 and my daughter is 17, they both have ASD and ADHD, I am so scared as I don't have a lot of help and I don't...
Hello everyone! Radiotheraphy was planned in May and I have started some shopping ( not so excited) for necessities. I will have HER-2 for my right face and neck. 1/ Hat and face shield Have anyone used these fishing hat with a loose face cover...
Hi guys hope you’re all doing ok. It’s been 12 months since my radiation treatment I went for my eight weekly review and the usual examination of my neck. He started to sound concerned. Ordered an urgent MRI seems he suspects the radiation has damaged...
Hi everyone, Just got back from what I was hoping to be my last appointment with my oncologist,but no discharge again. Apparently the chief radiographer has spotted 3 tiny lymph nodes on my main treatment side from my last MRI with contrast. My Oncologist...
Hi guys i have had a troublesome ulcer on the side of my tongue since having radiotherapy almost 5 months ago ive tried gel Clare and gengigel any ideas please?
My partner has a number of bone mets in his pelvis and hip following hpv tonsil cancer. He has been told that spread to bone is rare with his cancer, and his oncologist has no experience of treating it. Has anyone had bone metastasis from hpv head and...
After the devastating news of throat cancer a few weeks ago , today we had the results of the pet scan, showing a suspicion mass on his large bowel,it's just one thing after another!
Hi all, I am nearly 69, waiting and waiting for diagnosis of what might be sinus cancer, I fear.. It started last November with persistent blockage on left side, at upper jaw level, and in Dec moved to swollen glands on left side and feeling as if cold...
After posting on Friday that my darling husband had completed 6weeks rt and 5 weeks chemo for tonsil cancer, It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that this morning he had a cardiac arrest and passed away. I just want to thank you all for your...
