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Now into10 weeks of recovery after 30 sessions of radiotherapy and 6 sessions of chemo (cisplatin) .I see a different consultant tomorrow to start the process of finding out if the treatment worked, during the 10 weeks i have developed lymphodema under...
I’m having my mask fitting on Monday and I’m extremely anxious. I’m claustrophobic and the thought of having this placed over my face and laying there whilst it sets and being clipped down terrifies me. I think the main fear is that I won’t be able to...
Hi I'm Stevie, just last week I was diagnosed with Cancer found after a biopsy on a lump in my neck. Just trying to process the news and await the scans to identify where it stems from as its in my Lymph node. Any information from anyone on what to expect...
Hi all thought I would give you an update, so after the removal of my tumor and tonsils in January, I then had to have more surgery in the mouth to get clear margins and a neck dissection. This I had done Tuesday and came home yesterday. My throat is...
Hi, it’s me again, I get lots of support on here and it really helps me. Sorry if I’m a pain with all my questions! im 6 weeks post op maxillectomy tracheostomy removal of tumour between hard and soft palate (adenoid cystic carcinoma) radial flap to...
Hello! Looking for people with similar experiences. I know it is out of my control and the minute but my head is spiralling. I have a growing lump on the left side of my neck which has been there since christmas (initially put down to illness) I finally...
Husband starts with chemo and radiotherapy on Tues. we have not yet had any staging. We went for a pre assessment meeting today with the nursing team and I asked about the staging. They said they couldn’t confirm but I saw on the screen T0N3b. hes already...
Hi all need advice Suffering with terrible nausea, they've changed meds twice. Im now on ondansetron and cyclizine its a bit better but im struggling as weight is dropping off me. Im at beginning of week 3 so almost ½ way through . My tongue and...
My wife's surgery was now over 7 weeks ago, and she has been told that she can now try eating soft food. However, during the time she was fed exclusively through the PEG, her lips have peeled and the skin become very tender. Eating soft bread or cool...
Hi, my name is Ann and I'm looking after my 82 year old mum who has throat cancer. She is going on tmrrow for a nasal feeding tube. I'm not sure what to expect. How difficult is it to get used to, how will she manage etc. I would appreciate and help or...
