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Hello all again! so Iv done 7 radiotherapy treats number 8 is today. I have lost my taste, and suffering from nausea. I am taking anti-sickness tablets to try and help. All foods taste disgusting I am really struggling to eat anything especially with...
Hi all I saw my ongolist today, he said that the bleeding & clots i had last weekend can happen after radiotherapy. He was hoping the therapy had 'cacooned' the tumour aka 'Ripley' but obviously not and it threw a hissy fit with the bleeding and clots...
Hi all i am the wife of Mark, who was a keen cyclist and fitness fanatic. Mark was diagnosed with base of mouth , back of tongue and lymph node cancer late September . He spent much of that month in and out of hospital due to the swelling . No surgery...
Good evening everyone, Hope you are all OK and life is being kind to you all at the moment. I just have a question about my hubby's upcoming treatment. I know they will explain it all to us but will still have a few weeks till the first oncology app...
Hi all So today is my 1 year post treatment anniversary!! A whole year since I rang the bell. That day feels like a lifetime ago now. Recovery was slow & distressing in those early weeks. Depression took me to a dark lonely place. The reassurance from...
Hi all, I have just finished my first week of radiotherapy, with one session of chemo on Tuesday. Is it common to feel so exhausted during the first week? I had hoped that the radiotherapy side effects would only kick in about week three. Maybe...
Hi guys it's been a while, sadly I don't come with good news we're in the end stretch now and eventhough we've been blessed to have so much time to come to terms with dad passing there's been a curve ball situation regarding how his passing will go. ...
Hi all Although i clean my teeth often, my mouth feel like the bottom of a bird cage most days and i'm worried my breath is bad. I've been wondering if there is anything out there that i can just pop in my mouth every now and again during the day...
Hi all wonder if I could get some advice please . I am now 2 weeks post treatment, 30 radio and 6 chemo . Approx how long before the mucus starts to ease up . I think I can detect a slight difference between last week and this but it’s only slight . Thank...
Tonsil Cancer: HPV16. Discharged 14 March Hello all, Well the good news is I have been discharged and now just have regular checks for 5 years. Next Monday I am going back to work - part-time at first - I have been off since November last year...
