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I’m 8+ years after treatment for throat cancer and am cancer free. Complications over the years now mean that I am RIG dependent and have regular chest infections as a result of harbouring a bacteria in my lungs that can only be subdued using daily prophylactic...
Hi me again, So my 6 weeks radiotherapy finishes on Friday and I can still feel the lump in my neck. Did anyone else have this and get the all clear as this is what I’m struggling with the most. I was hoping it would be gone Thanks
Any advice on how to manage dry mouth. I am 3 year after tongue cancer surgery and radiotherapy. My mouth has become especially dry and hard to manage in the hear. Any advice would be welcome
T4 N2 M0 I've recently (May 2026) been diagnosed with oropharyngel cancer at the base of my tongue having first noticed a lump in my neck back in April. So having had my tonsillectomy May 15th and Blood tests, PET Scans, MRI, CT Scans and had biopsies...
Hi, Recently diagnosed with left tonsil cancer that has spread to base of tongue, soft palette and a few lymph nodes on left side. T3 N2 M0 hp positive.Had a small lump in neck since November but Gp only sent me for scan in April so it had grown quite...
Just want to get this off my chest.. had a scenario at work the other day, where I felt as if the company was making 'reasonable adjustments' as a favour, rather than doing the right thing regarding my circumstances. It seems all bets are off as and when...
Just wanted to share something special (to me). Finished radiotherapy for thyroid cancer 30 days ago. On Monday I've had NG tube removed. Today I have managed to eat almost full ham and tomato sandwich! Izzy
Hi all, I've been diagnosed with a nasal cavity adenocarcinoma. Surgery next week. Radio 6 weeks after. I've been reading people talk about having jaws, eyes, soft pallet removed etc... Do people ever say, "No Doc. I'm not doing any of that..." I think...
Hi all Wanted to join this forum and say hi. Recently diagnosed with cancer in left tonsil and some lymph nodes on left hand side. Aged 49, supportive husband and family for which I am grateful. Work is being understanding too. No kids but have...
Link to register https://oracleheadneckcanceruk.beaconforms.com/form/a0e57e0c Dr Sen, the other speaker is the oncologist who cured her
