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thank you all for your advise, how on earth do you remember everything and are all so knowledgeable about your diagnosis and treatments and everything in between? it is amazing i shall be having carboplatin and fluorouracil - the last bit just sounds...
hello, i had the oncologist appointment on tuesday, the doctor was a bit vague on treatment and what would happen without treatment, offered up one solution, chemo then radiotherapy, for the tonsil cancer, they have classed it as T4 N3 and have been told...
Not sure if anyone saw this on the BBC News website today not sure hw many NHS trusts offer it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg3ee8xl96eo
What to expect ? What to ask for? Helpful tips ? How long can you work, drive, function?
I had my neck dissection and TORS mucosectomy on 9th February and I am still battling with food and drink. I started recovering well and was surprised by how well I was able to eat and drink and then it all started going downhill after day 4 (I had been...
Hi everyone. Never thought I would need to join a group like this and I'm struggling to be honest. My husband went to the Dr's last Monday, was referred for an urgent cancer appointment and was seen by the ENT on Friday. They found a tumour on the back...
Hi people RT starts Monday when do you start using the toothpaste mouthwash. And to think about it creams I have a carrier bag full of potions, creams with no instructions. I’m assuming the radiography will talk to eventually
Hi Everyone As the next part of my upper jaw reconstruction I need a lip graft. My top lip does not meet my bottom one properly which results in a lot of fluid coming out of the side of my mouth when I drink. There is no guarantee that the lip graft...
My husband saw his oncologist on 8th Feb and now waiting to start radiotherapy and chemo on 4th Match. He has received a letter today outlining his diagnosis and treatment. Could someone tell me what TxN1 means please. And also states 65Gy for radiotherapy...
Just quick one with neck radiotherapy is it OK to drink non alcoholic quiness
