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Hi,after having bilateral lymph node dissection last week with operation going well, this Wednesday was admitted urgently to theatre with an infection causing neck to swell beyond comfort. Operation drained saliva fluid and I could eat without chocking...
Hi, I'm now 10 weeks post radiotherapy (no chemo) and for the last couple of weeks I've been feeling dizzy. It's worst when I stand up (I've fallen over once after doing this) but it does continue slightly when I move around. Is this a known side...
Hi Everyone , My partner is 6 weeks post radio therapy for cancer of mandible. He has never suffered with dry mouth luckily but only this week after eating he's jaw near he's ear and that area started to swell after eating. He said it felt uncomfortable...
Has anyone had cancer of the vocal chords on here, had scan done and biopsy now waiting to see consultant for results and action..scared and angry as been saying for months I wasnt well...
Hello all. What a fantastic resource, of which I have read tonnes. I feel as well prepared as possible ahead of likely chemoradiotherapy in the next few months. I’ve got a diagnosis of oropharyngeal cancer, unknown primary, N2b locally advanced but...
My partner has good days but more bad days. He has his 12 week scan in 2 weeks time. He had a good day today until sitting on the sofa l saw him feeling his neck where the lump was removed. My blood ran cold, he says he can feel another lump and it's...
Hello, on Monday, I had a partial glossectomy on the right side of my tongue. They did a resection ( I think thats what it's called) where they cut the cancer out with a margin and sewed it back together. My tongue has been incredibly painful and eating...
I had a high temperature a few weeks ago a couple of weeks after radiotherapy finished and the hospital sent me for a chest x-ray along with blood tests etc. Unfortunately this x-ray has revealed a 4cm tumor so have had a CT Scan today. Seeing the team...
Hi. Trying to get hold of Salivix pastilles. Out of stock everywhere online & prescription. Anyone know what the issue is? Or anywhere I can buy them atm? Many thanks.
Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that there is light at the end of this horrible tunnel!! We went for hubby's results app yesterday after finishing his treatment in July and its all clear!!!! We had some very dark days and he felt like...
