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Hi, With NHS GPs working so differently these days there appears to be unwillingness to help regarding pain and other symptoms. I have asked the hospital and they just refuse to help saying that it is the GP’s responsibility. I explain to the GP and...
Probably a daft question, but as my mind started racing today I thought I'd ask in here if anybody else has any similar experience (in advance I should say I've phoned my dentist and managed to get an emergency appointment for 9:30 tomorrow). Been doing...
Saw the MaxFac consultant this morning. We had a long talk about everything that's worrying me and she promised not to keep anything back from me. She said that there is not anything that is obviously jawbone cancer. However there is an area of concern...
Hi, was wondering if anyone has been offered to take part in the JADE trial? It’s being offered to my partner who has cancer of the tonsil and neck. She’s 1 week post 2 chemo and 30 radiotherapy sessions and they are looking to speak to us in the next...
I would be interested to hear how other people have got on with dental reconstruction dentures/implants following removal of bone/teeth during surgery for mouth cancer. My surgery involved removal of five teeth and a layer of bone on the lower jaw...
My cancer 12 years ago gave me a good overview of how the system works and I have now spent the entire day fighting it. I got somewhere though with my usual tactics of polite patient persisting. I called the MaxFac emergency number this morning to report...
My mind is in turmoil at the moment. Could do with a hug.
Hi All, well Im now 6 weeks post treatment end and things are going well (Left tonsil Squamous Cell HP+) 30 rad treatments a 2 Chemo Eating - have already regarined some taste mainly savory things and i am able to eat most things unless they are acidic...
My husband's last peg feed was yesterday evening and he started vomiting this morning (clear and then brown) this morning. He has fallen asleep now. He doesn't want me to ring 111 and he doesn't want to go to A&E He is going to flush his peg later this...
Hi My husband has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in lower jaw after biopsy and debride of socket. He has had CT scan and is having MRI tomorrow. Appointment with consultant Monday. Just reaching out to hear others’experiences....
