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Hi I have always suffered with bad teeth due to grinding so atm I only have 8 left. My oncologist has stated that removal of remaining will probably be the case due to condition, so I'll have no teeth (at the min I have a partial top palate) plus...
Hi everyone im a newby here and unfortunately I got the dreaded C
Hi this is a post just checking in everyone’s ok ? Hazel
Hi, my husband successfully completed chemo radiotherapy 19 months ago now and is doing really well considering what he has been through. I still regularly check in on this forum as it got us through a very tough time and the help and support is invaluable...
Can't get a petscan for between 4 and 8 weeks or Unless I travel 5 hrs each way My care team seem to think its not needed even though they put me forward . But my thinking is yes my throrax was clear But as its going to be at least 4 or 5 weeks...
Not sure if it's me or not, has it gone quiet on here the last 24 hours? I haven't seen any new posts for a day now. Ray.
I'm starting my CRT today and feeling quite apprehensive. My mouth does not open wide as it is, due to surgery 6 weeks ago to remove gum, palate, part of my cheek bone and turbinates. I had a free flap reconstruction. I have learned to eat, everything...
Hi All Happy new year (& there must have been times we have all wondered if we would say that again - so very thankful) I am nearly 3 years post treatment & all is pretty good, thanks to great hospital staff, friends & family &, I truly believe, a...
Hello everyone. I went to my doctors in June 2025 with what looked like a bee sting or an insect bite that wouldnt heal. 6th July Referred to Dermatology dept at Salford Royal Hospital where they said I would need an excision biopsy and referred me...
Hi, my name is Dean. In July 2025 I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma after a lump grew on the bridge of my nose. In August 2025 I had a Rhinectomy and my nose was rebuilt with bone and tissue from my left wrist. Following this I had 6 weeks...
