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Hi, wondered if anyone could give some support or advice I have had a really sore throat for a few months now and a swollen lymph node in my neck. Had three sets of anti biotics for tonsillitis but don’t think it had ever been tonsilitis. Anyway after...
Hi I have some black spots under my Tongue. My Doctor has seen them and is unsure of what they are but has given me some Mouth Wash to use. If they are still there in 2 weeks he is going to refer me to an Oral Surgeon. I suffer from severe anxiety and...
My husband had treatment for scc p16 T4aN2cM0 bot at the end of sept 2022 . He had developed a small lesion on his neck he feels it’s where his lymphnode biopsy was . Within 11 weeks I had managed to convince ent to excise it . The result is scc stage...
Hello and many thanks for taking time to read my question. Last September I was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal cancer T1 N1. I finished my chemotherapy and radiotherapy at the end of December 2023. Obviously as you will all know the next couple of months...
Hi all I’m 3 months post treatment and I’m not sure if this is a normal part of recovery but I’m really struggling mentally and with my emotions. I’m very restless and weepy. I’m also weaning off morphine at the moment which I’m sure isn’t helping...
I just feel sometimes that the doctor /specialist have written my husband off it’s very frustrating not knowing how long or wat stage everyone looks at me so pitiful
Thought I’d just put this little sunny picture up. The rainy winter seems to have been so long. If anybody else has something to warm the cockles please join the party
I’ve been reading posts on other head and neck boards and come across a blood test called NavDx. Just wondered if anyone had any knowledge on it? Is it only used in the states?
I just typed this as a reply and pulled together as my treatment was delayed and I wanted to document: 6th of March rang skin cancer nurse!!! Was fobbed off with a run down telephone diagnosis…… 18th of April saw skin cancer nurse for routine check...
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing ok. I would like to ask how long have you had to wait for treatment after being diagnosed on the NHS in the UK? I really hope you can help Thanks Sarah
