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Oropharynx cancer T1N2M0 -35 rads 5/7 chemo male 64yrs 3 yrs remission Hi , can anyone advise me about Durophat toothpaste. i was informed that i would need this toothpaste for the ongoing future, my dentist (Private Partnership) refuses to give me...
New on here. Just found out recently that I have neck and throat cancer, which has spread to my lungs. I've had a Rig fitted in my stomach for food etc. Just finished 5 days radiotherapy and on break till the next 5 days worth. It's been a mental...
Hi All I was bought a humidifier for Christmas as my mouth is always dry (especially at night) I have been using it but can't say I have really noticed any difference. Does anyone have experiences or tips they can share? Should I continue with it...
22 Dec given date for start of treatment of 15th Jan, but still need to give blood for PEG procedure and have PEG fitted.. also need to have chemo meeting and find out start time for the 15th.. are they leaving it a bit late, or am I getting anxious for...
Hi everyone happy New Year to you all. I have neck lymphodaema after chemo-radiotherapy to throat/tongue. Had cellulitis twice but now it feels like the lymphodaema has pushed my Adam’s apple further down my neck and struggling with swallowing. ...
I am in week 5 of 6.5 weeks of radiotherapy targeting bottom lip and chin area following 2 surgeries removing squamous cell carcinomas and lip reconstruction. So far, I have been coping ok and still eating normally (which they didn't expect) but now...
January 2nd will always be a red letter day for me. Three years ago today, aged 63, treatment for my HPV+ t1, n1, m0 tonsillar cancer ended. After a procession of biopsies, scans, surgery and chemoradiation I was free to begin my recovery. I’ll be honest...
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Wow, happy new year. I think I’ll write off 2023 as never happening. I was diagnosed in December 2022 and 2023 has just been a shitstorm but I’m here to tell the tale and reflect. It’s 1am and I’ve managed to celebrate...
To everyone on this site, patients and family members….. those about to start treatment, those currently going through it,those of us starting recovery, the legends who continue to support us fledgelings even though they have made it to the other side...
Hi there fellow guys and gals! First off, Happy New Year to you all and I hope you all managed a good Christmas. Me in a nutshell,,, Roughly 6months since I had a tube stuffed up my nose and down my throat to confirm what was wrong with my niggly...
