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I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in my nose.....late due to misdiagnosis by ENT. I also have a few affected lymph nodes in head and neck...not many. I've just had my fourth cycle of chemo and have had MRI scan so now about to start radiotherapy...
Good evening. Just a couple of quick questions after 10 weeks post treatment. On a positive note I am eating more challenging food, i.e Alpen, weetabix and such. The down side is that I have minimal taste. I was wandering if this is likely to improve...
Throughout my care i have asked my team about dental care, no one looked at my teeth before treatment due to COVID, I had to stop using my normal toothpaste as it hurt so much, I asked the team what to use, they recommended children’s toothpaste which...
Hi, my husband had his PET scan results today, 17 weeks after his final chemo/radiation. Unfortunately the treatment has not been successful and without any further treatment they’ve given him up to 12 months to live. They have suggested he try immunotherapy...
I noticed in another post that there was mention of an issue someone had with a white tongue that wasn’t thrush but due to reduced saliva. I have had this issue since my first maxillectomy in 2019 and it has become worse since my second maxillectomy...
I just joined the group a few minutes ago, I’m looking forward to it. I have Mouth and Throat cancer and I am palliative. I was originally mis diagnosed by a dentist, of all people. I’m a little raw about that and have lodged a complaint against him through...
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Thought I'd start a new thread. Here I am 6 weeks post surgery. I've had my " bone flap" (what a horrible medical term). I have a new jaw from my fibia. I had cancer in chin and floor of mouth. I've had my first radiotherapy on bottom jaw/ mouth. It...
Hi- my dad was diagnosed with tumour in one hell of a place by oesophagus and windpipe etc. two weeks into tracheostomy and preparing for life out of hospital prior to first chemo. Trying to help him as much as I can. anyone got any recommendations...
I have been told by my dentist that I have cancer in my mouth he referred me to hospital on Thursday and I have app at hospital on Saturday I don't no what to expect on first visit and I am really scared and anxious and I'm trying to be strong for my...
