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Yesterday we got the results from my husband's PET scan (10 weeks post treatment). It was positive in that they said the cancer (larynx and lymph nodes) had responded well to treatment. However there were two new areas lit up in his shoulder and side...
Hiya I have my 2 week referral appointment tomorrow at Lancaster Royal Infirmary it apparently is a one stop whatever that means, been told on here that it will be a ultrasound with needle biopsy and a camera, is there anything else they will do during...
Hi all, I’ve just been diagnosed with Nasal / Para Nasal cancer and one of the two treatments suggested involves removal of my nose, a healing period of some 3-4 months, then I’d be fitted with a prosthetic nose. I understand that the prosthesis has to...
It's been a while since I posted; no excuses really, just been really busy with loads of hospital visits (6 weeks radiotherapy and recovery, follow ups, maxillofacial prosthetics consultations, oncology reviews, scans etc). I had my final post treatment...
Hiya has anyone had their 2 week wait ENT referral at Lancaster Royal Infirmary, if so can you tell me what happened at your first appointment please, was told it was a one stop clinic.
Hi everyone, I had the results of my post treatment MRI today and it appears I'm cancer free! I didn't expect it as my tumour was stage 4b and had invaded the bone of my eye socket, so there was mention of potentially removing my eye! But I'm clear! I...
Hello everyone, I am Julie & 62 years old. 4 weeks ago I felt like there was something fluffy in my throat, I gargled for a few days but it didn’t ease up, I visited my GP who looked at my throat and did an urgent referral to the ENT clinic, my appointment...
After initial appointment was delayed due to staff shortages at the Victoria Hospital (Kirkcaldy) yesterday I attended and had the procedure done. Was pleasantly surprised how 'comfortable' it all was, although I'm sure the high dose of sedation probably...
Hi everyone. Half way through treatment now and neck and cheeks look like I've been silly in the sun! I'm using diprobase to keep things supple ,but I've heard that flamigel is good to calm the redness, and stop skin from erupting? If so which one...
Hello everyone, I just wanted to do a short follow up regarding my experience. I was diagnosed with P16 positive squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue T2 N1 M0 and received 6 weeks of radiotherapy and also chemo at week 1 and week 4. It has...
