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Hi all. I am 3 months since finishing radiotherapy for thyroid cancer. I have lost hair on the base of skull, but I was under impression they should grow back. But I still don't have a visible grow there. It's not that concerning at the moment...
3 and a half weeks after treatment and I can swallow ok and take liquid and smoothies orally plus odd solids like weetabix I still have my RIG and am scared of losing it in case things regress any thoughts .Mucus is a bit of a problem but living with...
Hi Anyone deal with a croaky voice after radiotherapy? It’s not a major thing. Speech and Language said today it’s probably due to lack of saliva. Just wondering if anyone had a solution. TIA
I was diagnosed with cancer May of 2025 and I'm still dealing with post treatment symptoms anyone dealing with the same thing.
11,weeks post treatment and was doing really well . However throat and ears taken a turn for worse . Is this normal in recovery ? Regards Moi T4N1M0
Hello My partner had a hemi glossectomy and bilateral neck dissection and flap reconstruction two weeks ago, he came out of hospital to stay with me last night. He has a stomach feeding tube becaise he can't swallow. Saliva is a big problem for...
I had a routine appointment last Thursday with consultant and for the first time I had a list of minor issues and worries to raise. I am having an MRI a week on Saturday but I get the impression that is nothing to do with my new worries. I had a quick...
I have been on PENTO regime for a year due to ORN skull base, with good results. I’m interested to know what ongoing monitoring is advised?
Hello My dad was diagnosed a few weeks ago with throat cancer. He was told stage 2 and he would have 4 weeks radiotherapy. Just before treatment they have checked the MRI again and said it is much worse than they thought and is in the parragliotic...
Hi everyone, I've just posted on the 'Hello' thread but was wondering (I know jumping the gun a bit but...) how long/hard you all found your recovery post treatment? Everyone has told my what to expect during, but no one has mentioned after. How long...
