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Hi my husband has got cancer in neck and possibly tonsils. He had operation Saturday to remove tonsils, tongue and throat biopsies and they removed some lymph nodes I think. He’s been in terrible pain, not eating, barely drinking but last night his neck...
Hi all, I posted a couple of months ago as I had been newly diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma but unknown primary. Well 2 months down the line and I have had the diagnosis as base of tongue, the secondary being a large lump on the cervical lymph...
Hi All, Now 16 wks post CR for tonsil cancer with advancement onto throat.Just wondered if anyone with same (or knows) could tell me if the affected tonsil still felt swollen by this point ? Will it shrink down eventually ? My tonsil wasn't removed...
It’s been three weeks since the end of my chemoradiotherapy and, whilst I stayed very quiet here (and everywhere) during treatment (I was concentrating on getting through it), it feels like a good point to share some reflections on the experience. There...
Hi, (worried wife head again) maybe should change my name to this ! My husband finished his radio/chemotherapy 30/5 middle of November he had a neck /tounge resection previous in the July. I felt well prepared as I could be after all your support. It...
Hi everyone, hope ur all doing ok. My hubby is asking for advice. Came out of velindra after 5 days of intense chemo last night. He suffered with bad belly whilst there, nurses gave laxative which then crippled him. So hes home and in total agony...
Hi, I start chemo/ radiation tomorrow, my chemo pack never arrived, and I'm looking for some tips for 1st session.. are loose pants a good idea? things like that, that will my my day easier.. thanks..
Happy New Year to you all. I have been discharged by my oncologist, handed over to the ENT team. She confirmed there was no sign of cancer in my tonsil and lymph nodes. Started treatment 3rd July. I did need a colonoscopy due to some activity showing...
My husband (53) discovered a large mass on his neck 4 weeks ago. He was referred quickly and had biopsy, CT scan and MRI scan last Friday. His consultant called him today to confirm that biopsy confirmed Squamous cell but we don’t know the primary site...
Hello everyone New here, but been lurking for a couple of weeks. My story: - 50, F, non smoker, non drinker - noticed an ulcer on the side of my tongue back in around start of Oct - mentioned it to dentist at my checkup mid Nov - he didn't think...
