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Hi all. I had tongue cancer removed 6 weeks ago. In 1 week I start radiation. They got clear margins and found it in one lymph node. Diagnosed stage 3. They want me to do radiation to mop up any residual cells that “might” be left behind. the thing...
Hello everyone it's been a while, how is everyone? I'm doing okay my end, I'm in therapy for PTSD and that seems to be helping a bit, I've been trying to find communities to discuss my dad's condition with others who have been through the same but have...
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help or offer advice. My mother is now 5 months post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer hpv16. Her 12 week pet showed a lot of activity in the treatment area and she had a biopsy 3 weeks ago to rule out residual disease...
.Hi everyone, Does anyone here have type 2 diabetes and is being treated with tablet medication aswell as insulin? Due to the nature of where my dads cancer is and the tablets being a struggle, has anyone been given the option of having insulin only...
Hello. Looking for words of wisdom. Three weeks past radiotherapy therapy. Still very sore, is this normal. Also getting pain in my teeth which feels like nerve pain when I brush. My tongue nerve was damaged during tonsilectomy Nd my left hand...
Hi all, 18 weeks post treatment now, still no saliva, wondering will it ever come back? I'm trying all sorts of different foods to a point where I forget I have no saliva, then it hits me straight away and I get upset as I can't enjoy the food. Taste...
I'm just wondering how many of you were given any indication that treatment was working before actual tests such as pet scans or bloodwork. Our radiology doctor said anything he could tell us was not diagnostic at this point. I guess I am just anxious...
Not good atm trachi cancelled now found spot on lung totally dependable on peg now cant eat anything chewing is unbearable getting weaker and pain still not controlled awaiting immuno date but doubt I will make it
Hi. I am new to the group and trying to support my sister who finished 30 radiotherapy sessions and 2 chemo sessions for tonsil cancer five weeks ago. Other than sips of water she is still using her peg for all medication and food. She cannot bear the...
Hi, My husband was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in 2023 he had radiothrapy treatment (30 sessions) was told all clear in the November of that year. In the summer of 2024 he started to have breathing difficulties eventually in March this year he was diagnosed...
