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Hi everyone I got the results of my PET/CT & MRI scans today. They found no evidence of disease and said the Tr was successful. Yay Then they tell me that there were some lung nodules lit up (SUV 1.4) which they are not concerned about as they believe...
Hi. I'm new to the group, my name is Paul. In June 2022 l had a tracheostomy and in March this year I had a laryngectomy. Can anyone advise me regarding a reputable company providing travel insurance for someone with a laryngectomy. Also with regard to...
Hi, my husband finished his 6 week chemoradiotheraphy at the end of sept...he goes for a scan in 6 weeks time to see if the cancer has gone, does anyone know, how long after the scan do you get the results? Thank you Cxx
Hi, I have been diagnosed with stage 4 SNTCS (Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma ). The oncologist has planned for chemotherapy to start asap, 2 sessions then further scans before more chemo/possible radiotherapy/surgery as whilst I have SNTCS apparently...
Hi I had Tounge Cancer which spread to my lymph gland (right side). I was diagnosed in April last year. (I was 58 at that point). Six weeks of Daily radiotherapy and 2 Chemo visits. My treatment ended at the end of August last year. I had a neck...
HAD FINAL PET/CT SCAN LAST WED. SAW CONSULTANT YESTERDAY WHO STATED NO SIGN OF CANCER ON MY TONSILS OR ANYWHERE ELSE. SO THANKS TO THE CONTRIBUTORS WHOSE BLOGS I READ AND EVERYBODY WHO GAVE ADVISE AND TIPS.
Hi, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with nose cancer. I knew for a while that there was something wrong with me but it took me a while to go to the GP as I didn't want to hear what I suspected already. It's all gone very fast since then and I am waiting...
Happy Sunday everyone I'm 6 weeks post treatment and have managed to take my meds and fortisips orally for the past 2 weeks, have added scandishakes back in as they no longer sting, hoping to get my PEG out in a few weeks. I'm now starting to think...
Can anyone tell me how soon does your treatment start after getting your diagnosis, I've been told 6 weeks before I start?..is this about right. Worried incase it spreads, I have a tumour cancer on my vocal chords.. Am getting paranoid, have sent...
I saw the chest consultant today further to 13-week PET scan. He clarified the PET showed activity on some lymph nodes in the chest (mediastinal). These are subcentimetre which I understand to mean not enlarged. He said there were a range of possible...
