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Hi going for planning scans and mask moulding on monday... reading my clinic letter today,it looks like im having a double mask on my head so back and front.... Anyone had this? Bit scared of the thoughts of this.. X
Hi all I have just finished a 6 week chemo and radiotherapy treatment for my tonsil tumour (plus 3 lymph nodes). It seemed to go well - I was able swallow the whole way through and didn’t have to rely too much on painkillers beyond paracetamol - so...
Hi everyone I'm now 9 weeks post treatment (6 weeks chemo-radiotherapy; tonsil cancer T3N0M0) and at my six week (7 1/2 week) review was hugely relieved to hear there's no sign of disease on examination. I made good progress in the early weeks but...
18 months ago I had tors robotic surgery and neck dissection for small cell carcinoma in my tonsil bed. Everything been going fine. 3 weeks ago developed really sore throat on opposite side to surgery. Also noticed sore on side of tongue ( I have a...
Have found the forums and chats useful as I’ve moved from diagnosis towards treatment, and thought it might be useful for me and others on a similar timeframe.
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some recent updates. I had some issues over the summer and a few scares; but, I'm very happy to report that my most recent scan (PET this time, due to my oncologist's concerns) came back ALL CLEAR! I'm am so very...
It’s been a year almost since my husband finished his last radiotherapy session. It’s been a horrible ride since. Radio caused severe tissue damage. He has had two near fatal bleeds and is now on feeding tube and had emergency tracheotomy. Anyone else...
I have recently being diagnosed with Parotid saliva duct cancer I’m 82 and have been offered ADT therapy (Testosterone) suppressant or surgery by removing the growth from the duct and rebuilding my face by taking a flap from my arm, also removing the...
Hi, Am new to this forum. Was diagnosed with HPV throat cancer in August 2025, radiotherapy treatment ended in November 2025, gone through Sepsis since and am still in recovery. Been left with a really dry mouth and recently very dry lips? Any tips to...
So I had my pump off at the start of this week and generally felt quite terrible, like having the flu I would say. Day one of chemo (Cisplatin & F5U) and I started with a sore throat and over the week my oral problems have worsened. My tongue and the...
