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Hi. I had my partial glossectomy on 19th January and just been given date for follow up pathology results on 20th Feb. 4 weeks is long time to wait. Will they ring me if its clear or I know I will worry non stop..I thought it was 2 weeks till results...
I am 2 weeks into recovery after 6 weeks of chemoradiotherapy for base of tongue cancer with lymph node involvement .I am starting to feel a little better and the pain is getting easier to control .This last week though i have found it very difficult...
Two days ago I celebrated seven years clear with a beer closely followed by .............losing a tooth, despite my manic dental hygiene. A TIP If you have crowns on any teeth have your dentist X-ray them periodically. I lost a front tooth because...
Once you get a NG tube fitted when does is need replacing? My tube was fitted around 7 weeks ago half way through the RT. A few weeks later I had a bridle fitted, does this get replaced more often?
Now 0100hrs at home eating rice porridge and haggis. a little knocked for six but I’m am ok
It’s interesting in that I reviewed my previous posts and replies during my journey. During this insightful activity not only was I able to see where I was at but also see the great resources in this forum. I can’t thank you all enough. I am now 7 months...
Hi Guys i had my selective neck dissection on 9th September 2025 thought I was doing ok back at work on reduced hours by November 4th 2025 over the last few weeks have been experiencing worsening pain in the right inner ear along with severe trismus...
When I went to the Radiotherapy planning appointment, I was introduced to my own personal mask. I was far from comfortable in fact I started having nightmares about this mask clamping me down to the machine . I can tell you while that mask will never...
Hey ️ Just joined the community after struggling to fall asleep Lots of things going round my head and feel like I've hit a low point, I have been so positive up to now but still awaiting a confirmed cancer type after initial lump removal was secondary...
I know smoking orob the cause of my tongue cancer and I'm 3 days post op and now home. I used patches before op and in hospital, but now Im home my cravings are so bad. Did anyone resume smoking after surgery, and how long after. I know im a fool, but...
