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I was surprised to have an invite from the NHS today. Although I was originally classified as clinically vulnerable in the original phase, I haven't had the jab for the past couple of years since they removed that category/stopped it for over 50s. ...
Hello, I am 7 years clear from stage 4 throat and tongue cancer. However over last few months i am experiencing a tingling/pins and needles sensation in my neck where my cancer was and where my limpth nodes were removed. Any idea what this is after...
Hi everyone, Lots of us have been diagnosed by the lymph lump on our necks. I didn't go to GP with any pain or soreness at all. My lump at the time of seeing GP (mid May)was about 1.5 cm. Now after last week's biopsy surgery I await a result and treatment...
Just dropping wee note here to let you know how things are going. This is week 6 post treatment for my husband who has hpv positive tumour at base of his tongue. He is doing well and managing really well with eating and drinking. Pain is minimal and tiredness...
Hi all Im now on my 6th week of RT for tongue and lymph node cancer. I managed to eat well during the first 2 weeks which gradually got harder due to Swollen sore tongue, cheeks, roof of mouth and back of throat. During the 3rd and 4th weeks I managed...
Me again, Since my surgical tongue biopsy last week ,I've got really sensitive of what my throat / tongue feels like. Twinge here ,dryness there etc ,and it starts my thoughts off again !! Am I just anxious ?please tell me I'm not alone with this one...
Hi all, My brother has a recurrence of his oropharangeal cancer, this time in his submandibular gland. He is having a salvage neck dissection this week and am wondering what to expect in terms of recovery and support he may need as he lives alone.He...
Hi has anybody used saliva spray or lozenges to help after saliva gland removal?
Hi folks My dad had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma on ear 12 months ago. Now has large lump on neck which is growing fast. Biopsy confirmed squamous cell; head, neck, lung scan suggests localised but to be confirmed by radiologist. Head neck plastic...
I just wanted to update on my treatment since my cancer diagnosis on my tongue. It was all started when I had a surgery to remove dysplasia on the left side of my tongue. I had several consultations with my oral medicine team as well as surgeon before...
