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Hey - Im new here. Im supporting my Mum who was originally diagnosed 6 weeks ago with HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer that was also in lymph nodes and was placed on the PATHOS trial however today we were told that upon reviewing her tissue samples...
Hello I'm new on here, this is all so overwhelming right now. My mother in law was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma on Thursday. Monday she was told she has 4 to 6 months maximum to live. We're all so lost, don't know where to turn. We feel like cats...
Hi I know the water blisters are normal now after finishing RT. I get a few every day which are really painful especially if situated near back of throat or surrounding area making it very painful to swallow and eat. Any suggestions on his to manage them...
Morning Group, I’m over 6 months post treatment now and still struggling with new late effects. I’m looking to hear from anyone who also feels their progress at this stage had stood still or gone backwards. I’m panicking a bit because I’d started to...
Hi, I’m a year yesterday from completing treatment for T2N1M0. All is well, PET scans and ultrasounds are good to date. However, through the previous year before diagnosis of constant hard coughing, then the diagnosis and treatment and side effects thereof...
Hi Could anyone advise when the swelling on my tongue will go down I had a quarter of my tongue removed 31st January this year always feels like I am suckin on a sweet 24/7 and makes my jaws and teeth hurt
Good morning folk and HNY. feeling scared to death again. Post 12 months proton 33/2 chemo. Had all clear for hpv16 tonsil and lymph node cancer in March 23. Life cruising along until 3 months tooth trouble. Thought it was jaw inflamed then tooth infected...
I am new to this forum. I had mouth cancer last October. I got a tumour removed then had radiation and chemo.. I now have it back but the tumour has come out under my first cancer on my neck. They are suggesting immuno therapy possibly a trial. ...
Hi, completed radio and chemotherapy for T2 N1 left tonsil squamous cell carcinoma about eight weeks ago. I have started feeling depressed and anxious and am taking medication for both. I imagine this is common as I am now in the uncertainty of awaiting...
Just to update my situation after my first post. I had various scans after diagnosed with tongue cancer and they came back all clear but since I had lots of dental treatment, MRI scan around my mouth was not very clear. I am due to have oral Ultrasound...
