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I had my RIG fitted yesterday and even with the dressing still in place I can already feel discomfort from the tube dangling. I've seen RIG support bands being advertised.. Any advice on what works best would be appreciated..
Hi all. I am 8 weeks after finishing radiotherapy. I feel almost OK, just one thing that worries me and would like to ask about. Around 2 to 3 weeks ago I have developed a swelling around the exact area where the radiation was directed. My GP...
Hi, i finished radiotherapy and chemo in October 2025 for base of tongue cancer. It became clear after a few months that I physically couldn’t swallow at all not even my saliva. I have now had 2 dilations for a stricture caused by radiotherapy, the...
Hi there I reached the end of my six weeks of treatment on Friday and found myself admitted to hospital for the weekend that evening. I've been struggling with sickness, secretions and no swallow, and I spiked a random fever. Hope I can get home tomorrow...
Hi im now 18 weeks post chemo/radio treatment .I saw the hospital dentist pre treatment but haven't heard anything since. My own dentist has contacted me saying im due a checkup and I usually go every 4 month to the hygienist but im under the impression...
I was diagnosed with p16+ lump on the 4th August off of an ultra sound and 4 core biopsies and since then i have had ct scan a pet scan and now a consultation with an oncology team 4 different specialists have now looked with the nose camera and can't...
Hi what do people recommend for neck cream after radiotherapy finished husbands neck is crusting over now yellow/brown in places the redness is easing but it looks dry and uncomfortable he was using flamagel but not sure if this is making it drier...
My husband started treatment on Thursday. He is also having red light therapy 3 times a week (I think it is) after radiotherapy. Cisplatin is given over an hour but the appt is 2 hrs as fluids are also given. He has steroids for a couple of days after...
Hi all just looking for some advise , the right hand side of my tongue is feeling a little sore and I can see what looks like small white patches plus my tongue is quite yellow and everything tastes coated with whatever I have just eaten or drank… also...
Hi everyone Thanks for all the words of encouragement last week when I was struggling with the enormity of finishing treatment. I stayed in hospital for four nights then managed to get home with a plan to get feeds sorted via peg and see how it went...
