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Hi all, My partner has been diagnosed with head and neck cancer. They say it started at base of tongue but he also has a large tumour on his neck that is effecting his speech and nodules on his lungs. They have recommended chemotherapy, no surgery as...
Hi Everyone, Yesterday evening everything was ok then suddenly like a the flick of a light switch I started feeling sore on the side of my tongue and back of my throat ( where most treatment was aimed) Woke up this morning the same pain was there...
Hello. I’ve just registered on the site, I’m a bit disoriented. I wanted to know if there is anywhere on the site that could give guidance on prosthetics, specifically nose prosthetics. I am recovering from a recent total rhinectomy. I couldn’t find anything...
My partner is four weeks in to radiotherapy for cancer in tonsil on one side. No chemo. He is really struggling to eat and drink, not just because of soreness, but mainly because food tastes so disgusting, and the blobby sensations in his mouth make him...
Hey all Five or so years ago, i was diagnosed with tonsil cancer that had already spread to lymph nodes. I was extremely low when i posted for advice on here and was considering refusing treatment as everything seemed so grim. The support i got on...
Good evening, I finished my Chemoradiation on 03/07 and after a bumpy journey. My MDT have arranged for CT neck abdomen and pelvis 6 monthly with contrast and MRI neck 3 monthly with contrast. I'm needle phobic and claustrophobic as I'm sure a lot...
Hi, I am nearly 3 weeks post op to remove secondary cancer in my lymph nodes and primary in throat. Primary site was not found despite removal of both tonsil bases (tonsils removed as a kid) and part of the base of my tongue. I was told it's not unusual...
Hi Everybody. I was diagnosed with cancer at the base of my tongue 2 years ago, after receiving treatment I have been in remission since. After a checkup appointment I've received a letter from the Maxillofacial Surgery Service with an appointment to...
Hi I've just joined as my partner has been diagnosed with cancer . Primary source not found but has a lymph node in his neck contains cancer cells.He starts radiotherapy in a couple of weeks. The dietitian I spoke to recommended Whey protein powder...
My husband finally ended his treatment for hpv pos 16 oropharyngeal cancer of unknown primary stage 1 in April 2025. He’s been doing well despite a hard recovery regarding dry mouth, no taste etc. he was a smoker and drinker most of his life. Since...
