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Hi all I finished my last treatment for stage 3 tongue, tonsil, throat & lymph node March 23 & all has been progressing well. I had a camera about a month ago & all looks fine. But for the last week I have had a bit of a sore throat (opposite side to...
Hi all, just had my 3rd RT session and skin very red on face, neck and chest. Spoke to the radiographer and asked her if it will end up blistering and peeling (like sunburn) She said , "yes, but we'll deal with that when the time comes" to which I said...
It's taken 6 months, 2 teeth removed & my tonsils out to get to this point but my final diagnosis is T1 N0 MO p16 negative, which is the best outcome under the circumstances, has been caught in the very early stages (thankfully) Tomorrow I'm being admitted...
I had tongue cancer last year, treatment was radiotherapy and chemotherapy. I was told it had gone, felt a new lunp 6 weeks ago I've had a biopsy and MRI scan and was told Friday it's back. I now have to have CT scan, if it's spread it will be immunotherapy...
Mike's blog is HERE It's a good read.... You are an inspiration, Mike. You helped get me through my dark early days. Keep playing those guitars for years to come
Hi Everyone, there is a Facebook support group page for those who have suffered from any form of Mouth or Throat Cancer, it's a great informative page with resources including a weekly Zoom meeting. It's called the, MOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP...
Hi, only just been diagnosed but expecting to have to have weeks of radiotherapy. From what I've been reading it's very challenging - has anyone ducked out after 3-4 weeks and if so what was the outcome for you?
My partner has had radiotherapy for his tonsil cancer, his mouth has no saliva at all, and any treatment he has had hasn’t helped. Just wondered if anyone has the same problem.
I believe it was 10 months ago I last posted. so quick recap, diagnosed with neck/throat and lung cancer. I’ve had 10 days radiotherapy, pick line fitted, now removed chemotherapy then immunotherapy x3 Had a CT scan and found out immunotherapy...
Hi I’ve joined here because I am petrified of what they’re going to do Have had issue with gum for some time but the red and white patches appeared and now have a sore red patch. I don’t know where to turn, have a scan this week and biopsy in 3 weeks...
