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Hey all In 2020 i had treatment for tonsil cancer with spread to one lymph node, it was a complete response. They noted a small parotid mass at the time but didnt treat it (thought to be benign) My first consultant did say it needed monitoring but...
Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone post treatment has got lower white blood cell count. Seems since treatment 2 years ago hubby's cell count has remained low. He's really well, no infections, weight loss or night sweats. I am rightly or wrongly...
I'm due one of these to check for a sore patch in the Hypopharynx (right side). I'm not diagnosed with anything yet, but have a delicate throat and I'm nervous about damage and problems afterwards. Can I ask anyone who's had it (under general anaesthetic...
Hi All. In need of some urgent advice. I have a rigid endoscopy under general aneasthetic shceduled for tomorrow and I'm not sure whether or not I should proceed due to risks of procedure are higher with my pre-existing conditions. I've asked a...
Well will be having jaw and breast results soon, just can’t believe it’s happening. Having a scan for new bruise, 3rd one now with lump. Just don’t know what think with all this, maybe I’m stage 4 I just don’t know, melanoma or something Kos
Hating to go on a negative vibe, but has anybody after completing treatment for hpv tonsil cancer , have any of you experienced an unsuccessful outcome. If so what were the next steps to possibly a successful outcome. I'm at the stage where this might...
I felt very tired and a bit emotional yesterday but have actually done really well with the treatment so far. I tried to listen to the advice given both here and by nurses and find myself here on day 30 awake early rinsing my mouth and drinking to move...
Hi I'm doing really well, eating is good and exercising loads to keep lymphodema and fibrosis at bay. My one question to ask is I read on here about HPV positive having great success rates of no recurrence. I wasn't HPV positive. Mine was stage one no...
Its been ages since I came on here, and its almost two years since my husband finished treatment for tongue cancer. His cancer moved into the lung so he is now on Immunotherapy which is keeping it at bay so far... He has gradually stopped doing his...
As feared My pet scan results showed a bright green in my tonsil which I was complaining about before my scan as I have been in pain since December with it slowly becoming more painful. To rule out remaining cancer it is likely I will need another biopsy...
