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Hello, Haven't been on for a good while. The first plan was to try me on neo-adjuvant chemo prior to surgery but it wasn't very successful. The plan was to continue with the planned surgery (sub-total glossectomy and radical bi-lateral neck dissection...
Sorry I cd not find an answer to this in my research. But why is it that my first bite of some foods taste good and then the subsequent bites the taste disappears and has less flavor?
My husband just completed day 15 of radiation treatment for hpv tonsil cancer. He is really starting to have side effects and is trying to figure out what he can eat and what he can't . Cheerios and milk and a smoothy so far go down pretty well. We just...
Just been told today that I have squamous cell cancer in the base of my tongue. I'm still in shock as its been 4-5 weeks of testing. I am told this is very treatable as its in one place and not spread so far. the next stage is to see if I need any...
Hi all, my husband has finished week 4 of treatment and now 3 more weeks to go. He is having 35 radiotherapy and 3 chemo. He’s rig feeding Ensures - told to have 8 a day and is doing well. He had been getting a bit of taste from sipping warm coffee but...
Hi, new here! I’ve been sign posted here after posting on the wrong forum I’ll apologise in advance for the super long post! I’m 16 weeks out of treatment (Chemo-Radiotherapy) for maxillary sinus cancer which had spread to a lymph node in my neck. I...
Hi all. I hope you are all well and your treatments/recoveries are going well. I have just had my treatment dates through and have a busy few days ahead with appointments to get ready. Feeding tube (PEG) is going in tomorrow, home visit from a nurse...
Hello My name is Angela. I finished treatment for tonsil and base of the tounge cancer 14 weeks ago. I recently had my pet scan, but am worried that the excruciating pain I have in my throat on the left side where I had the cancer will affect my pet...
Hi everyone, I have my 12 week, Pet /CT scan on Monday 10th March but don't see consultant until April 3rd ,it seems a long wait between. Trying to tell myself it will be ok. I met up with my CNS Rachel also to talk things out and she reassured me as...
I’m doing OK and still eating a bit (weetabix, soft bread, soup, pasta with creamy sauces etc) but I feel slightly nauseous all of the time today. It’s really quite wearing and makes me want to not eat or even move off the sofa! any advice Lorraine...
