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Hi, I have no idea if I have done this right but I have started my first week of tonsil cancer treatment. Just wanted to come and say hello as Dani suggested. I would like to wish you all luck on this journey. First week has been OK, just very tired...
Hi everyone, Technically not diagnosed. But have been referred to the maxillio facial team on a 2 week wait. Really worried! This seems to be the only active uk forum I could find. At the end of January I noticed a white patch on the inside of my...
Hi all I had my oropharyngectomy and neck dissection operation last monday and staples come out this afternoon. The main problem I have is with swallowing and ear pain when swallowing. I can only get down silky soft fluides/sorbet etc, anything else...
I was diagnosed in 2021 with right tonsil cancer that had spread to lymph nodes. Was rushed through treatment including having tonsils removed then chemo and radiotherapy. During this time my energy levels went through the roof and I started cycling,...
Hi I’ve tried finding my old post but I can’t , I’m just panicking a lot my mum is sleeping all day … she did decide to have no treatment so I know we only have months , she is supposed to be coming to stay with me Wednesday I have two children and I...
Hi my husband is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous lump from his parotid gland. The operation was success. He now has to have 30 sessions of radiotherapy. He has had the first 5. We have 2 granddaughters who are pregnant, is it OK for them...
Hi there, looking for some advice/reassurance regarding my husband and his hearing ( amongst other issues) after completing 6 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 chemo sessions. He had his last radiotherapy session a week ago and seemed to lose hearing almost...
Hi Everyone I have had a lump on my neck for around a year. As a typical bloke, I've buried my head in the sand and ignored it. This was until it has become big enough to easily notice when you look at me. I've had the occasional night sweat over the...
I am struggling slightly, my partial glossectomy and Sentinel Node biospy Wednesday (17th) and I am coping well with tongue site, however the neck wound became sore yesterday and through the night and today it is very hard and angry at one side of wound...
Hello everyone my husband is now 10 months post treatment, and whilst his taste has come back, his appetite hasn't. Did it come back for others and how long did it take if so? many thanks in advance Denise
