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Hi. New to the group. Diagnosed 20 Feb. Parotidectomy 20 Mar. Awaiting radiotherapy to start. Diagnosis changed from low grade to high grade....terrified !!
Morning folks, Consultant not been happy with my neck ('dema and swelling) since my surgery and ordered up MRI, Bloods and Biopsy. Former seemed ok but biopsy reveals several cystic growths which explains the pain / twinging I guess. So now awaiting...
Hi, I'm a 48 male and from Dorset. I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour on April 3rd. I had 'successful' surgery to remove the tumour on May 10th and after 16 days in hospital I went home. I have had a PEG tube fitted but only used for the first...
Hi…. Anyone completed the pathos trial? so had surgery removed tonsil and lymph nodes! starting radiotherapy in 2 weeks! As you will know if you’re on it or completed it, it’s to trial lower radiation to see if better side effects? so wondering...
Hi all, my husband is beginning to think about returning to work after treatment for neck cancer. We’re looking for any advice from those who’ve been through it or is an expert in the area. We’ve read a lot about ‘reasonable adjustments’ and have yet...
Hi So today I had a call from Maxilo facial and my surgery date to remove most of my soft palette is Tuesday 25 July To say I’m nervous is an understatement but I know I gave up get this done QueenB
Hello I have terminal mouth and neck cancer and this is my 1st message here so have no idea how it works.I would like to speak to anyone who has the same diagnosis as me.Thanks.
My partner is going through radiotherapy for cancer at the back of his tongue. He's had 10 treatments so far with another 20 to go. He wants to eat but his mouth is already so painful it's agony to swallow anything. Soup that he managed to get down 2...
A year ago I had covid and got a sore throat. Looked down my throat with a torch and saw an odd growth out of my right tonsil area ( no other symptoms). Got it looked at by GP and then biopsy at hospital where they cut a large chunk out. Followed by 30...
HPV 16 Tonsil Cancer - treatment end 20 January. Well gang, I had the results of my first scan, and, the tumor has gone and everything is showing normal. I am grateful for a strong recovery. Life does indeed go on after the horrors of treatment. ...
