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On the 27th April I had surgery for mouth cancer tumour removed from tongue and reconstruction I would like to talk to people who have had similar experience feeling a bit lost and lonely regards sybil
Having been to ENT three times over the last year and a half I was finally given a tonsillectomy on 20/6.Unfortunately surgeon couldn't remove whole tonsil as it had grown on to my throat,I just can't take it in.Can anyone advise me on how to cope for...
My partner has always been a wet shaver but has been told to use an electric razor while having treatment. Does anyone have any recommendations as to which is best, he usually shaves every other day but could easily do it every day.
My father had a laryngectomy a while ago now ( about a year ago) and is still wheezing a lot does anyone know if thats normal ? he also cant get any sound which the doctors cant figure out why, anyone else had a similar experience ?
Hello everyone. So I've started radiotherapy, week 1 completed. I'm expecting to have side effects as it's aimed where my nose was. Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated. I've got E45 cream which I'm using twice a day on my face. Thankyou...
Haven't posted in a while. Now completed 23/35 radiation and 4/5 cisplatin. Have an NG tube in for a couple of weeks which was relief, but am now scheduled for G tube on Monday which has other problems but I think I'll feel better about being in public...
My partner found a lump in his neck in January. Hecwas referred to NMG Hospital and over the next months had several scans and biopsies taken. He then had PET scan and CT Scan, even after all that the consultant still thought it was a branchial cyst....
Hello everyone, thanks for having me here. It's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who's had these problems and reading how you are all coping with the problems we all have. I was diagnosed in February 2022 after several months where my...
Managed to get a hold of a Dr at his local practise for an chat over the phone. She thinks its sounds like his anxiety/stress causing "silent reflux". By sound of it. And also upped his anxiety meds. Gave him gaviscon and a mouth spray.To see how he...
Sorry, me again! I am just wondering how long everyone felt tired for after treatment ended, as its been two weeks (not long I know) and my husband is utterly exhausted. i would like to find out what others' experiences were as to how long it took to...
