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Hi all, I received a copy of a letter my consultant surgeon sent to my GP. That described what was found in pathology, along with what I already knew there was a part that I didn't know, which said, that the cancerous lymph node that was extracted was...
Hello friends, just a few wee issues I d appreciate your help with. My husband is now 9 weeks post treatment for hpv positive cancer at base of his tongue. He had 30 blasts of radiotherapy and 2 lots of cisplatin and has done really well. He is now eating...
My partner had neck disection 3 weeks ago. Following surgery she had a swollen neck, and some numbness in her cheek and ear. She was reviewed by the consultant informed thaat the lymph glands were clear of cancer and that she would be followed up at regular...
I have already had Bilateral Tonsillectomy and Neck Dissection Both Tonsils Negative, 41 Lymph nodes Neg , I node very Low Grade Malignancy and still in its Capsule, it has taken quite a long time to get onto 2 Week Pathway because all investigations...
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone can give me a heads up. I am awaiting radiotherapy treatment. I have my mask being made this week. Can anyone give me a heads up on what to expect with radiotherapy? I am having it on both sides of my neck and on my...
After 5 nearly 6 months next week I will be travelling to London to Mount Vernon to meet the oncologist n discuss treatments etc, I know there's loads of things I should ask him but I can't think of one thing right now. Any suggestions would be very ...
Hi everyone, Been using durophat toothpaste for 3 weeks now , not sure but seem to think it's had a effect on my tongue ,strange taste in mouth. Anyone else get this problem prior to treatment starting? My treatment starts on Monday 28th 2 chemo...
So tomorrow I am to meet my Oncology Team for the first time- don’t want to lie about it, I am scared!!
You can teach an old dog new tricks!! At my routine follow-up I was talking to my Dr about the issue many of us have; that of losing taste part way through eating something. The example I used was eating sticky toffee pudding, having 2 mouthfuls then...
Hi, I am new to the group so hello all. I was diagnosed with throat cancer in March but after intensive chemoradion treatment the cancer is in remmission. About 4 weeks ago I noticed a small protusion in my lower gum which I assumed was a new tooth. I...
