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Hi, i am 43, 3.5yrs post RT (60gy over 30 rounds) to the surgical bed the right side of the tongue for T2N0 tongue cancer. I have been very OCD with my dental hygiene, duraphat and flossing 3 times a day and regular appointment with dentist. I now have...
Hello, new here y to start treatment for cancer in tongue in the coming weeks, feeling sacred Ula I am a bit confused by the forum so sorry if already posted on this group
Has anyone been treated for tonsil cancer at Addenbrookes? I am due to have a PET scan post treatment and am wondering what the time frame is from having the scan to getting the results. Appreciate this may differ for each hospital.
Hi, I don't know where else to ask this question. From what I've learned a roof of mouth cancer is rare and there's no early stage photos online for comparison. I've noticed a squishy lump on the roof of my mouth around 10 days ago. I don't remember...
Hello, A bit of background, my husband had tongue cancer in 2023. Had surgery and CRT and made a good recovery. Two years clear and starts to feel unwell again - pain, difficulty swallowing, speaking again. Long story short, it's back between the tonsil...
I just wanted to see if anyone with this cancer needed a feeding tube. My cancer is behind the ear and I will have CRT with radiotherapy in this area. However, they said they will be treating the neck too due to possibility of microscopic speed not...
Had my results at my appointment today . HPV positive , no distant spread . Now for treatment xx
Hi everyone after the last 4 weeks of recovery from second mouth surgery and neck dissection I’ve been to the hospital today and had the good news that both biopsies have come back clear they have got all the cancer and I don’t need to have any more treatment...
Hi, newly joined. I had a biopsy 2 months ago, the doctor thought it was a ragged tooth that was causing an ulcer. He did the biopsy anyway. I had put it out of my mind but got letter yesterday with an appointment with consultant. It is over 5 weeks away...
I wanted to take some time to share my personal experience of having a feeding tube fitted, as I know that for many people considering this procedure, the unknown can be incredibly daunting – and I hope that talking through my journey might help others...
