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I have had 2 maxillectomies and a partial left mandibulectomy over time. I now have virtually no top lip so they do not meet with my bottom lip on the right side. I have a slight droop on the right side of my mouth from the surgeries. I have an issue...
My husbands chemo radiotherapy starts on the 24th. We said we would prefer a RIG to NG but we haven’t yet had an appointment through and feel like we have run out of time. How long did you have between RIG fitting and start of treatment? I will chase...
Hi, I just wanted to update you all with some positivity. My partner had his 15 month post treatment scope yesterday after T3N0M0 larynx SCC and he is a still NED. Very positive news! I get very worried sometimes as his voice fluctuates and he still...
Hi everyone, Had a recent annual blood test due to meds for blood pressure I'm on . But Dr wants to see me next week as there was a problem with Thyroid result. Apparently receptionist said it's a routine follow up to discuss this? Wondering has treatment...
Hi, 5 weeks ago I had a stage 4 tumour removed from my tongue, reconstructive surgery from my forearm. 40 lymph nodes removed, one of which was cancerous. It was the hardest thing to go through but I am now recovering well & eating food that can be mashed...
Hello you lovely people, I'm a single dad of young boys. Yesterday, my dentist said he was referring me for a biopsy of the apparent ulcer on my tongue. This came as quite a shock. For about 5 months, I'd had sharp teeth irritating my tongue and...
Hi I’m new here. My stepdad has been diagnosed with Carcinoma on tongue. I’m not really sure of where exactly it is but I’m just extremely worried he went for a check in the dentist they referred hi to the dental hospital and they did a biopsy which confirmed...
After a good clinic appointment with ent and no signs of my husband’s cancer in his throat ,and a negative biopsy on an ulcer we thought we were in the clear ,but fast forward 6 weeks ago ,a&e fluid on his left lung, throat cancer has metastasised to...
Hello everyone. I'm caring for my wife who has had part of her jawbone removed, and replaced with a piece of bone from her pelvis. Several glands were also removed, and this is causing problems with the swelling of her face and neck. We are still awaiting...
Good news first - on Thursday HH saw the radiologist and Baby-onck....they both seemed pleased with progress although babyOnck only looked at him across the desk!! We have been told to arrange blood tets, another Mri and CT scan and send them the results...
