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Hi, I wonder if anyone could give advice my husband has had throat op, chemotherapy /radiotherapy, and neck dissection. I know this is a lot to go through and it's been nearly two years since diagnosed but he just keeps feeling sick, tired has no energy...
Hi all, I have four x new, unused tubes of Flamigel RT cream, if anyone wants them for free? I am happy to post to the UK (all 4 to one person, please). I also have loads (20+) of unused 1000ml bottles of Nurticia Nutrison Soya (this is for tube feeding...
My mum had had this fitted 10 days ago at Leeds and still in pain, is this normal? She has two incisions higher up from where it’s fitted, which makes me think they tried a couple of times and got the wrong place? Anyone else had this?
Head and Neck cancer....Very interesting article concerning the use of Photobiomodulation in today's The Mail On Sunday....can be read on Libby....Free of Charge Peter
What happens next and what do I expect?? Was diagnosed with HPV+ tonsil cancer but spread to lymph nodes in neck. Had a ct scan Saturday and waiting on mdt 28th but freaking out incase it’s spread elsewhere. Is this likely??
Well here we are Friday 23 Feb 14:20 last treatment completed, 30 radio therapy treatments all done. To be fair it was a relief another journey mile stone achieved. Walking along the corridor away from the Radiotheapy ward I did get a little emotional...
Hi, I finished 6 weeks of chemoradiation in 12th May 2023 for tonsil & lymph node cancer. About 5 months ago I started getting scaly red spots that itch on my torso. I thought maybe psoriasis as I do have scalp psoriasis but I have been treating with...
Hi All finally had my rig fitted Friday. Since then I have had a stomach like a washing machine and debilitating stomach cramps with the runs ( can’t spell Dioarhea ) this morning I have woken up with dirty water in the feeding tube, assuming it’s feedback...
Just had a biopsy on neck lymph tumour on wednesday now I have noticed it's suddenly changed shape it's got a point on it is this normal after a biopsy the tumour is halfway down right side of my neck
Evening everyone. So ive had my biopsies, CT, and just waiting for MRI. For the last week ive felt like something is stuck in the back of my throat. I actually had this last May and again a bit in September. Id put it down to smoking too much (well...
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