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At the end of week two, I’ve been hit with the first ulcers on the side of my tongue. All of a sudden, eating became almost impossible yesterday. Today, for the first time, I used Gelclair and just wanted to say what a fantastic help this is! I didn...
how long does this take feeling anxiously
Roll on Easter that’s all I can say
Hi all, If you've had RT on lymph nodes do they disappear or just shrink? as mine is still there but a lot smaller, nothing the size it was.9 weeks post treatment. Mark
I have just come across some interesting info in regards to long term effects of radiation treatment for benign conditions. This treatment was used regularly in the 50's, 60's and 70's and research has now shown that those who have had this treatment...
Hi, Hope everyone is well This is the first time I have been on this site for many years - It was a life saver when I was undergoing treatment around 5 years ago As way of background I had Head and Neck Cancer (No Known Primary) around five/ sixes...
Hi all, wondering if any one can relate to my story. I have been having a bit of trouble swallowing and a croaky voice for months, I feel very swollen around my upper neck/ u set chin, a sense of fullness with enlarged glands. It can get very painful...
Hi all. I am now 18 months post-chemoradiation treatment. I finally updated my profile to provide more information about my story. It's super helpful to read your profiles to know more about your story when reading and responding to posts. Thank you to...
Hi I’m stressing yet again about this telephone appointment, I’m guessing it’s about the scan which I had in November. Would they give bad news in a call or not? I went this month for tongue biopsy results but they did have to prescribe medicine for...
Hello, Just wondered if anyone else has had speech problems post radiotherapy. My partner finished his treatment in October 2024 and thank goodness it was a success. As well as the usual RT side affects his speech is still a problem in terms of being...
