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H i i want to apolgiae for being a bit of a nuisance im am juat frightened and confused , i went to an appt for acid reflux for him to say something on tongue thought it was a cyst and wasnt suspicious To the letter going to dr saying slight assmetry...
Hi everyone, After any help or ideas to keep my mouth from becoming dry ? I'm just ending my third week post treatment and my mouth is either full of sticky slimy mucus or extremely dry .I know the meds don't help this . And being reliant on Rig don...
Hi All and happy new year. My husband finished his treatment in April for HPV positive base of tongue cancer. He had a neck dissection in August which was thankfully clear. In a recent visit to clinic he has been offered to take part in a trial (PETNECK2...
Hi all, I am not 4 weeks after a removal of a T1 tumour on the side of my tongue. The tumour was surrounded by dysplasia which was also removed. I was told the margins are clear but recommended a neck dissection which is scheduled for next week. ...
Hi, first time here, although my partner finished radiotherapy for tonsil cancer two days ago. Because of the ulcers on his tongue he is limited to well blended thin food. He mainly has porridge and soup supplemented by protein drinks. I'm putting fortified...
Hi I have been up and down with symptoms while waiting for results. Repeat blood tomorrow to check the white blood cells, as slightly low count last month. I’m just fed up of keeping all my fears inside, my husband never has to go near a doctor so he...
Hi just wondering if anyone could recommend a travel insurance company for Europe. Just thinking about a wee trip away but haven't explored the travel insurance yet. Thank you xx
Hi , happy new year to one and all. unfortunately I am once again starting out on the long road of tests etc . Had a persistent cough since late summer and following excellent work from my doctor had xray and CT Scan . On New Year’s Eve I got the news...
Had 2 large lime size neck masses and all accessible lymph nodes removed 9 days ago in a full neck dissection . Emanating from SCCUP . Clinic review to have staples removed next Friday . i managed on 8 paracetemol 4x1000 and one oxynorm 5mg for 6 day...
Hi I had a phone call 31/12 - abnormal cells in soft palate and lymph node, abnormal Cells and some I believe cancerous cells from tonsil biopsy. Consultant said they would therefore be treating all as cancer. No options for surgery in soft palate so...
