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Just been to see the specialist in ENT I have to have a neck dissection to remove the secondary lump the tonsil is fine and was the primary what am I facing? please be honest guys bit anxious thank you
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a bit of my journey and ask for some advice or shared experiences. I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer after initially going to the doctor about a lump in my neck.After a number of tests, I was told on my...
Still complety dependent on RIG and mouth is unbearably sore can't even take sips of water. How long will this this last I feel desperate to have a drink. Mostly it stings and makes me cough, very occasionally I can tolerate a very sip. I thought itv...
Hi I’m 38 and I’m due to have a second surgery on Tuesday to remove a lather piece of my soft palate as margins were not obtained before. Ive also had a suspected polyp removed from my uterus and now I’m panicking it’s all related. Has anyone experienced...
Since having the rig fitted a month ago my hubby is on his second round of antibiotics for infection. It looks so red and sore all round where the tube goes in and the silicone ring only seems to aggravate it all the more. I’m cleaning the area with sterile...
Hi everyone. I have joined this group to get support for my mum and myself. my mum is an extremely fit and healthy (so far) 81 year old who has just been diagnosed with T4 N1 p16 positive mouth cancer. It has been the biggest shock. I thought she was...
Hi everyone 2 years clear of stage 3 tongue cancer and just looking for a little advice. I seem to be developing some fibrosis in my neck which is restricting movement a little and not helping my thick saliva issues. has anybody else experienced...
I’ve been reading about other people’s experiences/treatments with regards to tonsil cancer. We asked the question why mum wasn’t being offered chemo and we were told that there is not enough more of a difference re survival rate and chemo could stop...
Hello, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m feeling quite anxious after a recent visit to the ENT. I waited a year for this appointment, even though my GP initially marked the referral as urgent — it seems it was downgraded to routine along the way....
Hi All, I am going to start treatment in the next 3/4 weeks. For neck cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. I will be having radiotherapy everyday monday - friday and chemotherapy once a week. Will also have a PEG fitted, abit nervous about this...
