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So just recently I heard the words from my consultant that I had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. I have a 4.2 cm lump in my neck which is secondary. The search is on to find the primary site and I had a PET scan yesterday - awaiting the results...
Hello guys, it's been a while it's been a pretty brutal seven months trying to manage my grief but I've found that focusing all my energy into fundraising seems to be helping. Today is Dad's birthday, would've been his 54th. I am going to spend time...
Hi all an update from my first post Saw the oncologist on Thursday and having some scans to check there is no spread of the cancer as it's been a while since original ones and having my radiotherapy mask appointment on the same day. So a day of action...
Hi all, I am one year out from treatment and no evidence of disease when last scanned (MRI in Jan 2024 to check node reduction... still NED and nothing lighting up in lungs etc). Last ENT scope was April and all looked good. You might recall that...
Hi I’m new here & need some help. Seven years ago I found a lump in my neck below the ear. Fast forward after biopsy I had it removed as I was told it would turn into cancer if left. All fine. Now Ive found another lump same area just felt bigger &...
Hi folks, 3 years on and all good at my last check up. Had surgery on my foot on Wednesday and my throat is really hurting. I am guessing it is bruising from the anaesthetic around my voice box area. Has anyone else had similar? It went after a...
Two weeks of radiotherapy and my taste buds are already fried and it is with regret that I do declare that the pleasure of eating has just vanished into thin air. A sticky toffee pudding with custard might help me feel better
It's almost three years since I underwent treatment for cancer of the tongue and lymph glands. I'm feeling fit and well and I'm 95% back to normal eating and drinking. Since day one my taste for sweet things has been severely affected while my taste...
I'm starting my chemo/radio treatment next week and I'm overwhelmed.
So a few weeks ago I woke up with a sore swelling on side of my tongue…did some rinses with mouthwash and seemed to go but has come back…went straight to GP who said it was around 1cm and has referred me on a 2 week wait to Max facial at local hospital...
