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Hi, I’m due to start treatment for 6 weeks on 23rd November for tonsil cancer, if you have any recommendations for creams, lotions, potions, pain relief etc and any do’s or dont’s I should follow I’d be grateful for your expertise. Thanks in anticipation...
Hi. I had adenoid cystic carcinoma in my mouth 13 years ago. It was removed and I had a 4 week course of radio therapy. Apart from being left with an ora nasal fistula for which I have to wear an obturator everything has been good. I’ve continued to have...
Just had call with oncology..... Scans have shown progression however this was to be expected and she is confident that this is likely to be the pseudo progression. We understand this to be where the tumours appear to get bigger as the blood vessels...
My brother finished treatment in May this year for cancer of Oropharynx, tonsil/ tongue base, left, SCC P16 + ve, cT4 cN1. He received the all clear in September. This weekend he ended up at casualty with a very swollen throat and they diagnosed an...
Hi - I had cancer of the tongue which was operated on and lymph glands removed. I then had 6weeks of chemo and radiotherapy which has left me with a sore mouth, very little taste and mucositis - this is 16 months after my radiotherapy - has anyone else...
Hi all, Was diagnosed with a stage 3 carcinoma tumor on my voice box in Aug and have undergone 35 rounds of radiation and 3 rounds of chemo, which is my complete course of treatments (unless they say otherwise in 3mos) I am now 3.5wks post last radiation...
Hi Everyone I had my last (of 30) radiotherapy treatments (accompanied by 6-weeks of Cetuximab) on 18th April this year. Saw consultant in early June, had scans July and August and was given the all-clear on 15th August. Immediately booked a cruise...
Hi all, today I ended up spitting my dummy out.. I think it's trying to adjust to my 'new' life.. every little thing has just been getting me down.. just one of those days I guess.. Sorry to whinge, but I guess you all know where I'm coming from..
Hi again.. I'd just like to know how the chemo side of things affect real world interactions with things like.. day to day chores, pets, loved ones.. I'm aware that chemo lowers your immunity, but to what extent did it affect you? What are some...
I have just received this box of goodies from the Swallows, thank you, any recommendations about what is good, and when and how to use it? I start RT Thursday 23rd November for 6 weeks. Thanks for any advice. CockapooSue
