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Jut returned from a 7 day cruise to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. I live in Australia and the departure was from Sydney. I was a little apprehensive as I am only able to eat puree after 3 ops for jaw cancer over several years as well as 2 lots of radiotherapy...
Hi all, I’ve been reading through some posts after searching for hiccups related to chemo which lead me here. I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer after finding a lump on my neck. Had first round of cisplatin yesterday and radiotherapy and 2nd...
Hi everyone, Apologies, this is going to be a long one, I just need to offload all my fears. I’m in the terrifying position where I am waiting to see an Oral & Maxillofacial Consutlant about several symptoms I’ve been having for quite some time now...
Hi guys remember me? been quiet for a while due to bereavement and other life issues anyway, here goes; I had a salvage neck dissection September 2025 and have had lots of swelling, fluid and soreness since. ENT specialist is sending me for yet...
Hi there, my partner was diagnosed with tongue cancer on 14 May, hpv 16 positive. Since then he’s undergone two neck biopsies and a tongue and chest biopsy. We were told his case would be discussed at MDT finally today and treatment plan advised. Instead...
Hi everyone, I have just joined this Forum, and I would love to chat about my Dad's process. He undertook the 6 week treatment, 2 Chemo's and Radiotherapy everyday for Throat cancer. He is now 3 weeks finishing his last Radiotherapy session.. He defiantly...
Hello everyone I have a lump appear in my mouth, like a swollen ulcer, I have now been put on the 2 week referral, they are querying small cell carcinoma, I'm so anxious, anybody else have any experience of this please?
Hi all, getting pain when either walking for a reasonable distance and also when in car after about 20 minutes. Feels like a tension headache in a arch from top of head to behind ear. Making things miserable to be honest and was curious if anyone has...
Afternoon everyone, hope we are all doing well. ive just had my first 6 week check up for tonsil cancer and so far so good, apart from my arm everything has healed well and nothing new to report. The numbness in my ear seems to be getting sensations...
Hi everyone, Treated myself to my first glass of wine today , with lunch as we are in London going to a show ! Felt very acidic on my tongue and now I have a blood blister on side of my tongue ! Would this be caused by the acidity of the rose wine...
