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Hi all, went for an endoscopy and they said they found a mass in the throat so being sent for a biopsy. Could this be cancer? I'm struggling to see what else it could be. Thanks
Can anyone recommend a prescription for a spray that actually works?
Hi does this affect everyone?
Hi All, T2N1M0 p16 positive carcinoma base of tongue Finished Radiotherapy & Chemo 13/09/24 I’m about 5 months post chemoradiotherapy for base of tongue cancer and still struggling with eating etc so I’m fairly reliant on the milkshake supplements...
Us this a thing
I am on a work party reviewing a fact sheet that the Cancer Council of Australia ( I live in Australia) is putting together on 'Understanding Taste and Smell Changes' One fact that I am not sure is quite right is the statement in the fact sheet that patients...
I may have asked this already but I have to ask again. i apologize for those who have lost your taste I’d like to do a count of how long did it take for you to actually enjoy your food??? My husband is really worried about this desperately wants to...
Is this a bad experience are you asleep
The AQUAx2 study is a clinical research study for people with dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by radiation therapy from previous head and neck cancer... could be another positive step forward... let's hope so.
Hi all, not been ion here for a long while, hope you're all doing well. Just to update that that my Cancer had apparently been in remission for over 4 years after radio therapy. I suddenly became very unwell before Christmas and tests have shown that...
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