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Had my MRI showing 4cm growth spread to multiple lymph nodes one side . Had biopsy and CT scan and get results Monday at my appointment with consultant. Last appointment was after MRI he stated will be six weeks of radiotherapy and three lots of chemo...
I have tonsil cancer and am having my PEG fitted on Sunday in case I cant swallow. Does everyone end up using the PEG or are them some lucky people that can continue to swallow throughout the radiation treatment and beyond?
Medical grade cannabis....Medical cannabis is used by some head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to manage complex pain.... . Anybody ever tried this?
Hello, I will start my chemo radiotherapy next week after completing 3 cycles of chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer T2 N1. I was told that the recovery will last for 2 months but from the posts here I see that really depends on individual circumstances...
Has any body had teeth pulled get dentures AFTER RADIATION 4 YEARS later may have to have all uppers pulled and get dentures wondering if anyone has experienced this
Have not had teeth pulled yet completed radiation 5 years ago 30 rounds vocal cord cancer has any one had teeth pulled after radiation and get upper dentures implants or regular dentures
So i have developed lymphedema and went to see the nurse yesterday so i now have 10 appointments during May and June plus massage twice per day at home ,on Wednesday i was at Scunthorpe Hospital having an x ray of my swallowing im awaiting the outcome...
I’m 3 years post diagnosis & treatment. I was T2N1M0 so the 6 week ChemoRadio schedule. its only now, in the past 3 months, my sinuses are so debilitating. I have spoken to my oncologist about it, it is a common side effect, but there doesn’t appear...
Please send well wishes for my husband who is getting his one year post op. He had a chest CT because he is a former smoker. Last chest showed a tiny nodule upper right I’m praying I’m worrying for nothing. TYIA
Well what can I say about this? Terrified is the answer . ENT consultant says looking at MRI you have 4cm tumour on left tonsil which has spread to lymph nodes . I have biopsy tomorrow and waiting for notification for CT scan . Kicking myself as didn...
