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In March I had a what I thought was an ulcer at the back of my mouth n then I forgot about it, I went to see the dentist in June who took one look n sent me off to see my gp had an appointment the following day at the hospital, everything was moving really...
Hello all, I hope you are all well.Ive been diagnosed with SCC on my left tonsil HPV related a year ago.I had my oral surgery to remove the tonsil and the neck dissection to remove lymph nodes. There was no evidence of cancer metastatic to the surrounding...
Hi I Hope everyone's getting on as best as possible. Has anyone had a neck dissection and get pains like on the outside of their head etc or headaches. Just want the heads up All the Best Minmax
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hello everyone. i just wanted to say hi to everyone. its 5 years after my laryngectomy operation so i think ive got used to my new life without my voice. i started off with the tru tone electrolarynx. them days was difficult ordering a taxi. i would say...
Hi Would really appreciate any advice or good experiences from fellow sufferers. Only told today SCC found in swollen lymph node in neck. Good news is it’s not spread anywhere else in body according to petscan and chest ct. I’ve been referred to Dr Fleming...
Could I have an advice please? My mum had radiotherapy 4-5 months ago and she is doing better.She has no peg, she is eating herself.The only problem she has that she is is extremely week and tired most of the days.She sometimes struggle to dressed up...
So whilst we’re waiting for my mum to have a laryngectomy she mentioned she detests the term “neck breather”, has anyone got any ideas what to call it? She’s ok with it being used as a phrase for say emergency bracelets etc but in general conversation...
Hi there, I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer earlier this year, and have spent most of the year since then being treated for it and recovering from the effects of this. As I am sure you know, dealing with food and eating is one of the hardest parts of...
