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I am due to have my follow up PET scan in January, and was wondering whether you get told anything on the day of the scan or whether it is a few days or weeks later?
Hi all, I hope you are all feeling ok this Monday. Feeling a bit odd after an appointment. I was confirmed with a non-Hpv oral cancer (t1). I have been told I have good chances to get better and have it treated but everywhere I look hpv negative cancers...
I wondered if anyone that had cancer from hpv if their spouse or partner got it too, what is the chance later in life.
Hello, so my husband will be starting radiotherapy 3 weeks today. When the consultant told us of the treatment plan, he said that a rig would be fitted. When we saw the dietician a bit later that day, she gave my husband the option of having it fitted...
Bucephalus here. Been a long time but I have had nothing to report.I read all the blogs I get but apart from one Lady a while ago I have not had the experience to help anyone.As I have said before,I have been a lucky boy(74) compared to to others I...
Hi everyone, I'm on week 4 of radiotherapy and the doctor has advised that I get a nebuliser, I had a look in Amazon but there so many to choose from I need some help. Can anyone recommend one they have used to break up the excess mucus please x
So on a lighter note, I am wondering whether people kept their radiation masks, and what they did with them?
Hi Everyone, It's so good to hear everyone's different and similar experiences and advice. It makes the whole RT thing seem a lot more surmountable, when I see all you who have got through it X I was wondering whether anyone here experienced any sort...
Hi all After radiotherapy for tongue and neck cancer did anyone else experience a swollen side of their face on the cancer side? Mine is more swollen on the treatment side which worries me. Sue x
Hi all,I have been reading this forum for a few months now and finally joined. It needed more determination and energy than I had previously. This seems to be such a kind and supportive community, thank you all in advance for having me and I hope we all...
