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In 2024 I found a small lump in the lower part of my neck. After scans and biopsies I was told it was because of a wobbly tooth which I then had removed. When I went for my final appointment I told the consultant that I had found another larger soft lump...
Does sunbathing come with extra risks after radiotherapy or is it just that areas where the radiotherapy was targeted are extra sensitive? In other words can I tan my legs and body while taking extra precautions for neck area? Thanks.
Hi all…Australian newbie not knowing if she is in the right place or not…I had a bone scan..scintiography? . The report say ? Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw..except I haven’t had any radiation to the neck or face. I have had radiation to the chest wall...
Is it pretty standard the RT stops for bank holidays? My husband will only be in week 2 next week and is obviously missing two days around Easter. He is having a dose on Sat instead. Sure they know what they’re doing, is it similar in most places?
Is anyone currently using the Thor machines / are the accessible in most large hospitals ? I listened to Emma Hallam podcast where she spoke about late effects and side effects being treated with machines but the hospitals seem to only be geared around...
I’m still trying to get information on my persistent neck swelling …..now 5 weeks after bilateral neck dissection , all the nerve/ numbness is still present but I’ve only seen a surgeon briefly an restorative dentist and I’m not sure they’ve gauged how...
Has anyone else tried red light therapy for neck dissection pain relief? I recently bought a portable laser pain relief device on the advice of a mountain climbing coach who also had a radical neck dissection. He recommended another one which was £685...
a pretty broad church as thy say...but 8 weeks after treatment HH is still complaining ( he doesn't moan ) of an almost constant pain down in his throat - not like a bad sore throat, (as I firts thought) but like a sharp stabby pian, like needles or small...
Yet to be confirmed but they suspect I have HVP tonsil cancer and squamous cancer cells in my lymph nodes. As I’m 70 I’m told I wouldn’t have chemotherapy which leads me to think two things. First off, what’s the chances of cure without the chemo...
Does anyone know if immunotherapy would work for HPV. I’m new to all this and my sister is saying go for immunotherapy. Could it be used as well as radiotherapy?
