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Just had my one-year review with consultant oncologist - 13 months in fact since I finished 6 weeks chemo & radiotherapy for T4 HPV+ base of tongue cancer. I got the all clear! I'm eating normally & my mouth is not even all that dry now. Consultant...
Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with head and neck cancer . What’s next ? Can anyone give me some advice as I’m scared for what’s coming next
Hi My partner is 10 weeks post radio and chemotherapy and I have some questions please. His diagnosis was T4N3M0 HPV related oropharyngeal cancer which started in the tonsil. When does your ‘colour’ come back? He’s still very pale. PET scan...
My father-in-law has been diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Me and my partner live abroad, and we are trying to figure out how to best support him and when he'll need us most. So I've decided to join this group to hear others experience with radiotherapy...
Had mask fitting, CT scan and met dietician.. given start date for radiation which starts after chemo session, but still waiting on chemo meeting and start time... also waiting for a date for bloods and peg fitting.. so, pretty much a mixed bag ATM.....
Hi. This is my first post and l feel slightly nervous. Have so much to say but not sure where to start. Feelings are on the edge at the moment. My husband has been through 6 weeks of intense radiotherapy to the base of his tongue and lymph node in his...
Hi, Having my first ENT appointment tomorrow since finishing treatment 10 weeks ago.PEG being removed too.Have managed to keep weight level so really pleased to be saying goodbye to it.Since eating more it's started to leak did anyone else get this...
pretty straight forward.. everything explained.. what to expect, what I might expect, etc.. Immune system issues taken note of, maybe some medication to take pre chemo (anti biotic treatment).. that's wait and see atm.. so 6 weeks radio, chemo on Mondays...
Am having PICC line fitted in a few days time and asking users for advice Was wondering if there are any the pros and cons, if given the choice of which arm?
I am a 27 year old female. I can am having trouble swallowing and have had what feels like a lump in my throat for about 8 weeks. Ive been to the doctor and they think it's Globus sensation due to acid reflux and anxiety. Im am very worried as i have...
