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my lump is quite big, a bit squishy and mobile (according to my Gp). it is under the skin … I am 70 years of age and very frightened of seeing my consultant in a few days time. I would welcome anyone else’s experience in this area. I can’t focus...
Hello i have had some hoarseness and pain for a few months and over last few weeks it’s got really bad. Doctor pushed for emergency ENT which was today. Arrived, was taken within minutes, few questions then the camera up my nose.. Moved to a different...
Hi I’m new to the forum. Week 10 post treatment for right tonsil HPV positive.
Hi, I'm new here, but have been reading some of the posts which are all very inspirational as we all are thrown into these unexpected and traumatic battles for our health and futures. I am 3 weeks post 30 sessions of radiation and 6 chemo for left...
Hi, Did anyone see this on Channel 4 the other day - In June 2022, comedian Rhod Gilbert was diagnosed with a little-known form of head and neck cancer. This is the story of his intimate, inspiring and humorous journey through treatment. - you...
Richard here from Yorkshire, just joined and saying Hi !! My diagnosis - Base of tongue cancer, stage 4, prognosis is curable with 7 weeks of daily radio and chemo , starting in a couple of weeks. Any advice to make the road smoother will be very...
My husband had a biopsy on his tongue a few weeks ago and went back for the results today. He has been told it is cancer and he has to have CT and MRI scan. There isn’t much else they could tell us at the moment, so we feel pretty much in shock. Worrying...
Hey peeps hope you're all okay and haven't suffered during the storm. Little question, did anyone else find that your front teeth felt weird when you bit down on something? It was bread, thought I'd try it but a bit over ambitious thinking its probs...
Evening everyone I’ve recently had my PEG removed after getting the all clear. However the last few weeks I’ve been suffering from bad stomach cramps and pain when am eating and drinking. Is this common?
Hello, on 16 October I had a partial glossectomy (re-section) and selective neck dissection on the right side of my neck. Thankfully I got the news today that the cancer hasn't spread to any of the 30 lymph nodes that were removed. It's still early...
