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Hello, My partner had his 3 month post RT PET scan in January and was given the all clear which was brilliant news. I may have already mentioned this in a previous post but can't find it. Anyway, he had to have a biopsy on his hip 3 weeks ago as they...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with this cancer today, does anyone else have it? Thanks
We finally got the news we were waiting for yesterday afternoon. The base of the tongue cancer has spread to lymph nodes at both sides of the throat but no further spread. Relief is immense and the consultant explained in detail how this will be treated...
Fortisips started today swallowing has become very difficult and 4/6 weeks yet before I start rt
Wait wait wait
Thank you guys and dolls heartfelt messages yes I’m going to go ahead with it i have to I need to i want to soon be xmas
Had my phone call from Dental Hospital, said the dental ct cone showed 2 bony fragments and said I could have surgical procedure to wash out and clean the gum. Tooth loose, inflammation around it but leaving it until it becomes too problematic. It’s a...
Tonsil cancer T2N0M0 chosen to have neck dissection then Tors robotic surgery. Had meeting at hospital today for pre op assessment, bloods done and ecg, already for surgery next week. they didn't talk much about neck dissection just my main op. Had...
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like I am. I finished Radiotherapy to my tongue and both sides of my neck in December. Since then I am finding that I am developing an itchy throat to the most sensitive smells. I am also reacting...
Can someone explain to me why an unknown primary in the oropharynx (hpv) does not relate to an unknown primary cancer anywhere else in the body? Someone mentioned it in this group but I was never told the reason why it’s not as “serious as other cups...
