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T2N1M0 HPV diagnosis. I opted for surgery which was performed on 18th Nov 25. Neck dissection to remove right handside neck lymph nodes and my right tonsil where the tumour was. I'm still experiencing some post op arm and collarbone pain and movement...
Hi all. I am day 10 of partial glossectomy on right lateral mid tongue, 2p size removal and 1cm depth. Only T1. I have no fever, no discharge and speaking better than ever expected but yesterday and today I am very conscious of the area and it feels lumpy...
Hello I am 14 months post CRT trearment for tonsil cancer. My thyroid now is now underactive and I have been put on Levothyroxine. I'm not sure if anyone else has found this, but since taking this (25mcg) my mouth feels awful, sticky thicker saliva...
Hi, I have just completed week 2 of 6 weeks of CRT. My tongue is deeply ulcerated as is the left side of my mouth and throat. Eating is a chore anyway due to removal of gums, and palate. My jaw opening is very small too. I had flap reconstruction...
I have Stage 2 neck cancer and start 6 weeks of readiotherapy on Monday 26/1, I've had the "worst case senario" disscussion with the registrar re the side effects but I'm guessing that it all depends on the individual how bad they get?
hi i finished my treatment on the 12th Sep ,30 radiotherapy and 5 chemo,im still having problems with hair loss ? is this normal..my hair is long and used to be incredibly thick now its so thin a ponytail would just look silly..but ive still got lots...
I am now nearly 4 months in recovery after having radiotherapy. My uvula and soft pallet has dropped so low it’s brushing on my tongue and making me heave. My mouth feels half the size and my swallow is half a swallow, that’s the best I can explain it...
Start RT last Monday, chemotherapy Tuesday and had peg fitted Wednesday. The peg has already used to put water down to hydrate because it feels when I take a drink it hurts further down my throat towards stomach are, might be just reflux or something...
Early January I got to seventy five years on this planet. Today I got to seven years clear of treatment and cancer free. Seven years ago I was making bargains with a greater power to let me get to seventy Today life is good and treatment a distant memory...
I've recently been diagnosed with tonsil cancer aged 54..I'm in total disbelief and worried about everything. Although I have been told it is very early and curable. They said the treatment will be 2 chemotherapy sessions and 6weeks of 5day a week radiotherapy...
