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hello everyone. i just wanted to say hi to everyone. its 5 years after my laryngectomy operation so i think ive got used to my new life without my voice. i started off with the tru tone electrolarynx. them days was difficult ordering a taxi. i would say...
Hi Would really appreciate any advice or good experiences from fellow sufferers. Only told today SCC found in swollen lymph node in neck. Good news is it’s not spread anywhere else in body according to petscan and chest ct. I’ve been referred to Dr Fleming...
Could I have an advice please? My mum had radiotherapy 4-5 months ago and she is doing better.She has no peg, she is eating herself.The only problem she has that she is is extremely week and tired most of the days.She sometimes struggle to dressed up...
So whilst we’re waiting for my mum to have a laryngectomy she mentioned she detests the term “neck breather”, has anyone got any ideas what to call it? She’s ok with it being used as a phrase for say emergency bracelets etc but in general conversation...
Hi there, I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer earlier this year, and have spent most of the year since then being treated for it and recovering from the effects of this. As I am sure you know, dealing with food and eating is one of the hardest parts of...
Has anyone have Immountherapy, is there lots of side effects? My husband had a recurrence and neck dissection so maybe this would be better second time around. Thanks
Hi everyone. Was anyone offered flu and COVID vaccines prior to treatment? I usually have them because of being self employed,but not sure if I should now , any thoughts.? My treatment starts on the 28th Cheers Mark
Hi guys I have had cold now for two weeks and I have a fever and temperature, it is stopping me getting food down even yogurt and semolina. I am concerned because I am losing weight and as you know that is not good. I have also been sick 3 times this...
Hi all. So the wife is now 10 weeks post treatment and things are picking up. The NG tube is gone and she's starting to eat again. She is pretty much down to just paracetamol regarding pain meds, things moved very quickly from week 8-9. The one...
We had a very emotional day yesterday. My husband is 7 week’s post treatment for cancer of the larynx T2N1MO (6 weeks of chemoradiation). He has always been quite upbeat and positive but last night he was really upset and was saying he thought he wouldn...
