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hi This is just an update ..im still in recovery i did get quite bad lymphodemia on my face and neck and still have the big lump on my neck ,i have been told it takes time ,i see my Oncologist on the 3rd Dec and hopefully be told all is ok with the...
Hello brave and gorgeous people. Im just looking for any advice to stop me losing my s*** in abject terror. I saw gp 9 wks ago with voice, short of breath, hoarseness and general pain and a thick feeling like there’s a hand round the front of my throat...
Hi im 2 years out from base of tongue cancer surgery with neck dissection then radiotherapy. I went for my first mammogram now wishing I hadn’t I’ve received a letter to go back for extra tests. It does say it’s very common to get a call back after...
I’m almost midway through 7 weeks of radiotherapy and 4 of chemotherapy for tonsil cancer and the pain from swallowing is unbearable. Does anyone remember how much fentanyl they started on and how much they finished on? I’m losing weight due to barely...
Hello, I have received my results and have been diagnosed with Stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma affecting the tonsil, throat, soft palate, and lymph nodes. My treatment plan includes 6 to 7 weeks of radiotherapy and 6 weeks of chemotherapy. I am concerned...
Hi. im in week 4 post CRT - last RT 31st October. last Chemo (5/6 18/1025) Main drugs Oxycodone 10ml 5 x per day I'm currently trying to switch back to max codeine instead , with oxycodone top ups when needed. It's not vital for me to drive...
Hi, My partner is undergoing immunotherapy at the moment for secondary head and neck cancer in his bones. He's just had his 2nd dose which is being given on a 3 weekly basis. He's started feeling more fatigued and I was wondering if anyone else has...
Hi, so I noticed a lump in my neck about 5 weeks ago, saw GP but had to wait for the 3 weeks of having the lump before the referral could go in, that went in on the 9th but still nothing from hospital as yet. the GP described it as the size of a golf...
Hello everyone, my partner has a neck lump which was checked out on 2 week pathway. ENT camera last week showed a mass that Dr said was ‘quite serious’ and given MDT details, Macmillan nurse etc. CT scan and MRI done with biopsy on Thursday. This forum...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Base of Tongue Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma P16+) recently. Completed my CT Simulation last week with mask build. Looking to start 35 cycles of Radiotherapy and 6 consecutive Chemo sessions late next week. I...
