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Hi All, It’s been a while since posting on here so I thought I would provide an update. So, “all is well”, according to the surgeon, relating to the successful removal of the tumour in my right Buccal mucosa. However, I did have a second diagnosis...
Hi there, my dad was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 tongue cancer. It’s spread to his throat muscles, tonsils and lymph nodes. He lives on his own and I’m only 10min up the road so I feel I have taken on his role as his carer as such. I am struggling...
On the 14 th November 5 years ago I was diagnosed with H&N cancer SCC HPV+. I have made the 5 year survival stats! The first 4 years were really good despite almost an annual “re-appearance scare”. Despite a total of 8 operations I have had a good life...
My husband had 6 weeks of chemoradiation for cancer of the larynx which ended on the 23rd August. On the 21st October he had an appointment with a consultant who carried out a laryngoscopy. It all felt quite positive as she said the scarring in his throat...
Hi everyone, Just an update after completing week 3 of RT and 1 chemo. This week's been a tough one as I've lost all sense of taste except for a slight hint of my coffee in the morning. I'm struggling to keep eating as everything tastes yuck. I'm...
Hello there, My partner is now 3 weeks post radiotherapy for tonsil, tongue cancer. His tongue is still swollen particularly on one side (cancer side). Has anyone else had a similar swelling and if so, how long did it take for the swelling to subside...
Hiya I'm new to the forum, I noticed a lump in my neck about 7/8 weeks ago went to the doctors I just thought it was from an infection, I have Chronic Fatigue syndrome and get them easily, bloods were done went back today to get the results and all are...
Almost a bit of an embarrassing question this.... I know we're advised to avoid such supplements during treatment but what's the opinion on using after (I'm 5 months post treatment now) ? Mood and (here's the mildly embarrassing part) libido - I hate...
Hi everyone , Just about to have my 14th RT and I'm struggling to eat now, swallowing is a gripe and a whine.im also getting annoying tiny blood blisters when I eat certain things. Taste is also a no go which doesn't help with trying to eat! What I...
Hi all I'm posting on behalf of my mother who is 3 weeks into her radiotherapy for tonsil and back of toungue cancer. She was supposed to have weekly chemo and daily radiation for 6 weeks but could only manage 2 chemos as they made her so ill. At...
