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Hi I’m new here. Was diagnosed in January 2026 with HPV cancer in my right tonsil. I completed 6 weeks of radiotherapy just 8 days ago. Just wanted to ask if anyone has any tips regarding eating again. I have been solely feeding through a stomach tube...
Hiya, My name is Chris and I've been diagnosed since December 2025. I'm currently under the palliative care team and will be undergoing palliative radiotherapy treatment today. I'm wondering if anyone on this section of head and neck has undergone...
Hi everyone! I haven't posted in awhile. My husband is now over a year post radiation and is feeling well. Last year at this time we were both frustrated and waiting for him to feel like himself. That day finally came and we are here to tell those of...
Hi all I am 42 year old female. I was diagnosed with (p16 positive) Scc tonsil cancer today and I am absolutely terrified, mainly for my children. I was referred to ENT by my GP in Jan 26 after I noticed that I had a lump on my tonsil. I had been...
Just getting used to this site. Thank you
Hi everyone, For context, I am on session 23 out of 30 to treat my reoccurring G4 salivary gland cancer, I was diagnosed last year at 24. I have had two surgeries in the last 9 months and have had all of my right parotid gland removed, as well as...
Hi New here but several months past diagnosis now and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Lorna. Going through a particularly tough time as have just been told of another area that needs treating.. Good to be here!
Hi, Tonsil cancer HPV 16 etc. I finished treatment 29th Jan 2026 after undergoing 6 x chemo session (Cisplatin) and 30 RT sessions. I suffered with dry mouth coupled with thick gloopy mouth slime, taste and mouth feel made me gag when i tried to...
Only one week in to CRT for SCC hpv positive left tonsil cancer. I’ve woken up this morning with a very tender jaw line and looks like it’s swollen. Neck also feels the same. One small blistered area noticeable upper right gum at the back yesterday but...
My husband has his ct scan on Friday but I have question. he was treated and cured of head and neck squamous cell oropharynx stage 1. He was a smoker of many years. Because he was a former smoker ( he quit during treatment ) it’s been hard but he’s...
