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so, I've been using Duraphat 5000 over the past few weeks... saw dentist today for final check and varnish before treatment next week.. all good, gums 0.. now, should I continue with 5000 until I can no longer tolerate it, or should I swap to oranuse...
Hi I'm 38 years old and a heavy smoker. Diagnosed with cancer at the base of tongue and have been told I need a neck dissection and partial glossectomy (2-3cm radius) with reconstruction, but the tip of the tongue should remain in tact. I've also...
As many of you know I joined this community on behalf of my father in law. He will be having follow up oncology and dentist appointments next week to get him set up for treatment starting end of Jan (getting the mask done, etc.). The dentist told him...
Hi Everyone I've now been on sick 6 months and naturally my sick pay has come to an end. I'm about to start radiotherapy soon but have no choice but to return to work and work round my daily sessions. I live alone and there's nobody who could...
Hello, my grandfather has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer and has been told that given his age and health, he will be receiving palliative radiotherapy instead of the full dosage and Will most likely pass within the year. Before hearing his prognosis...
Had a phone call at 9am yesterday to fill a cancellation with the Oncology Consultant at 11. Wilma and I went along and it was confirmed that any treatment would only be palliative. To this end, and to alleviate the chest pain, I will have 5 sessions...
Hi Everyone, I have been reading all the posts with interest and have learned so much - thank you all. :-) I have tonsil cancer on my right tonsil which has spread to 2 lymph glands on the same side of my neck. I have completed 3 of my 30 radiotherapy...
Hi Just discovered the LIBBY online library service ....had I known about it during the intense ChemoRadio treatment and subsequent recovery I would have certainly been using the service daily...free to use and easy to register. Peter
Hi everyone, I’m starting chemo in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone here has had a weekly dose of Docetaxel plus Carboplatin for 3 weeks and could share their experience? Thanks in advance.
Hi there - I’ve just joined the group after being diagnosed with head and neck cancer just before Xmas. I am 62 years old this month but I’m very fit and active and was still competing in triathlons up until August 2023, when I fell and broke my foot...
