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Hi Friends, This last May I was diagnosed with Stage 1 HPV related tonsil cancer which had spread to a single lymph node. I underwent a radical tonsillectomy and neck dissection 2 weeks ago and have been told by my doctors that radiation and chemo would...
Last Fri I had the worst news. My MRI showed a shadow on my spine which needed to be checked to see if it was cancer. If it had spread the news wouldn’t have been good. All I heard was palliative care and thought I’m going to die……. Head and neck stage...
Hey all, just wondering if anyone has tried Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy post treatment to alleviate side effects like dry mouth or ulcers? if so, how many sessions did you have and did it make an improvement? cheers! Garry
Happy Father's day everyone I find myself posting here again, June has been the hardest month grief wise so far. I had my birthday on the 1st, Dad's on the second then fathers Day today. It's been a consistent barrage of reminding of the loss that's happened...
Good Morning all. i wi see if you can give me some advice? I have a lump/cyst inside my tongue. It seems to be at the front right of my tongue but moves around slightly. I sometimes feels like it’s quite large and then seems to move. I think I noticed...
Thanks All for your replies so kind of you, well I’ve made a appointment to get my teeth polished at a dentist who my daughter in law used to work for so they know of what I’ve been through but of course it will still cost, what worries me is that will...
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed last Tuesday, June 11, 2024. I'm still waiting for the other results regarding the stage, etc. Do you have any advices or thoughts I should know? I'm also looking for someone to talk to.
Hi guys does anybody know if its normal for lymph gland in neck to swell 3/4 weeks after finishing radiotherapy. It had nearly dissapeared during treatment. Thanks
Hi did anyone have issues with the RIG fitting? Admitted into hospital today but I had to stop the procedure as it was too painful. I'm usually very strong so thus was bit of a shock as well as disappointing in myself. I've come so far after surgery...
Hi Everyone. Hope everyone's doing well. Just wanted to post an update after this weeks surgery. Had surgery on Tuesday this week and had level 2-4 neck Dissectomy and Tongue base mucosectomy. All seems to have gone as planned although left with a...
