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Hi all, so was diagnosed may 2024 with sarcoma, and MPNST on the back of my head, which by the time they operated was about the size of a grapefruit. Luckily for me it hadn't invaded into the bone, however they basically had to remove all the soft tissue...
so today i got the all clear and iam cancer free so the suffering was all worth it so how ever hard it gets please dont give up as iam living proof 1 day it will all be worth it xxx
Hi all, Hi all, I was diagnosed with SCC on 23rd October, I’ve had both tonsils removed, primary was on the left one and I have secondaries in the lymph nodes. Some cancer cells were right at the margin of the surgery so I need six weeks of radiotherapy...
Hi all; just a quick question. I finished RT on Friday Yippee. There are a number of ongoing changes that I am working through and hopefully getting the upper hand on. The one that has crept up on me recently and when I say crept on on, I really mean...
Hi anyone have a red patch on side of tongue? Getting results soon and my 3d scan of bone fragments above front tooth. I’m trying to handle the worry but it’s hard not to. I can’t seem to find anyone similar. I’ve had symptoms of dry throat and burning...
I’ve been told my cancer is treatable and curable and I’ve just read something on here that has sent me spiralling. I don’t know when a little knowledge (mine) is dangerous. I’m just feeling scared of getting on this runaway escalator which is transitioning...
Hi all. Not sure where to post this so doing it here. Can anyone please advise me as to which company is good for travel insurance to the USA? I’m only concerned about medical and accident coverage. We’re with the airlines so cancellations etc don’t affect...
Hi it’s that time of year when I have an annual reminder in my diary to get my blood test done to check for my thyroid levels I actually did this at the end of December atmy GP surgery and I’m just popping on here a reminder to everyone who has had...
Hi. I am 3 weeks in after my tonsil and neck dissection surgery. I still suffer from swelling and pain. How do you know if this is just general swelling or lymphedema? The nurse said it's just general swelling that I need to manually drain it with massage...
Hi everyone, So went to see speech therapist today and she spotted swelling at the front of my neck , called in my CNS just to confirm it was Lymphedema, so have been put on waiting list to go to the clinic. In the meantime is there anyone out there...
