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I had tongue cancer last year, treatment was radiotherapy and chemotherapy. I was told it had gone, felt a new lunp 6 weeks ago I've had a biopsy and MRI scan and was told Friday it's back. I now have to have CT scan, if it's spread it will be immunotherapy...
Mike's blog is HERE It's a good read.... You are an inspiration, Mike. You helped get me through my dark early days. Keep playing those guitars for years to come
Hi Everyone, there is a Facebook support group page for those who have suffered from any form of Mouth or Throat Cancer, it's a great informative page with resources including a weekly Zoom meeting. It's called the, MOUTH CANCER FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP...
Hi, only just been diagnosed but expecting to have to have weeks of radiotherapy. From what I've been reading it's very challenging - has anyone ducked out after 3-4 weeks and if so what was the outcome for you?
My partner has had radiotherapy for his tonsil cancer, his mouth has no saliva at all, and any treatment he has had hasn’t helped. Just wondered if anyone has the same problem.
I believe it was 10 months ago I last posted. so quick recap, diagnosed with neck/throat and lung cancer. I’ve had 10 days radiotherapy, pick line fitted, now removed chemotherapy then immunotherapy x3 Had a CT scan and found out immunotherapy...
Hi I’ve joined here because I am petrified of what they’re going to do Have had issue with gum for some time but the red and white patches appeared and now have a sore red patch. I don’t know where to turn, have a scan this week and biopsy in 3 weeks...
Hi all, The last two weeks have been very full on with appointments. He's had the Dental assessment and luckily didn't need any teeth out, of which Paul was over the moon with. He's also had to have a carotid artery ultrasound scan and again...
I had a sarcoma on the larynx debulked 2 weeks ago because I was struggling to breathe. I’m still a fortnight away from starting radiotherapy but I’m worried that I am again suffering shortness of breath and concerned. that I might need further surgery...
Hi there to all has anyone had a peg tube and went to have it removed to be told they had to abandon procedure and left it in being told was to risky to remove I think obstruction getting endoscope down passed to reach it and they said I have to...
