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Well guys I have my first radiotherapy session tomorrow so I am putting my best foot forward I am pleased to say that everything is still going well with my PEG although not using it as yet, just flushing it twice a day. Does the radiotherapy weaken your...
So I have a follow up oncology chat on 9th Feb (RT finished 25/1) and my assumption is that they will plan some sort of tests / review in the future? Is that typically bloods and/or scan and on average what kind of timescale after treatment (list issues...
Hi All…. im going on Thursday for my tonsil operation to say I’m nervous is a understatement, but you all know that! Today Iv been offered to go on a treatment trial, it’s to help reduce the long term side effects of radiotherapy and chemo Has...
so this is me ringing the bell yesterday after 30 rt cycles and 2 chemos. The mouth is a mess as is the skin but at least no more additional radiation going in. Just been to a lymphoedema clinic which was excellent so lots to be grateful for. Off back...
Hi I would just like to ask, for those of you who have use Xylimelts. Does it work, and does it really help with keeping your mouth feeling fresh and good, as can be. My husband is 16 years post tonsil cancer, its never been recommended but just wondered...
Hi there, just over 2 years ago I had a partial glossectomy done, front/side area. Recently I have been getting a tooth/jaw pain which comes and goes. I wondered whether it could be nerve related (neuralgia), damaged nerves partially regenerating...
Since radiotherapy treatment ended a few months ago have had a variety of oral discomfort symptoms. During daytime excess amounts of saliva are frequently produced and fortunately it is not usually difficult for me to swallow. However at night and soon...
Looking for some help with finding a suitable product to aid the securing of my RIG tube/valve. I am now permanently NBM and rely on the RIG for all nutrition including the ingestion of water. The RIG is a little less secure than a PEG (now having had...
Hello all I had my first follow up. and the nurse said it was normal to have flecks of blood in my mucus, particularly in the morning. I'm sure they are right, but it does seem alarming first thing. Any thoughts?
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