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Hi everyone, I'm really struggling, I have Terminal Squamous Cell Carcinoma larynx. My consultant has said the cancer has progressed and I could bleed out anytime and they won't be able to save me. I feel so tired all the time and I haven't got much...
Hello all Just a quick note that may help others. I had tonsil cancer both sides and after 6 weeks RT one of the after effects is a very dry mouth as I have limited saliva. I have been looking at solutions to help so thought I would share. No doubt...
Hi I messaged before about not hearing about my next check up. I finally got through to someone in the head and neck dept. He said I was scheduled to see my consultant but that had been cancelled and is unsure why so is looking in to it. I also said...
Hi all me again . Still in the waiting room for results of last week's base of tongue biopsy operation, (due to see consultant 2nd October)but my silly question is can I still eat and drink what I want? Supposed to be going out for curry meal and a...
I was surprised to have an invite from the NHS today. Although I was originally classified as clinically vulnerable in the original phase, I haven't had the jab for the past couple of years since they removed that category/stopped it for over 50s. ...
Hello, I am 7 years clear from stage 4 throat and tongue cancer. However over last few months i am experiencing a tingling/pins and needles sensation in my neck where my cancer was and where my limpth nodes were removed. Any idea what this is after...
Hi everyone, Lots of us have been diagnosed by the lymph lump on our necks. I didn't go to GP with any pain or soreness at all. My lump at the time of seeing GP (mid May)was about 1.5 cm. Now after last week's biopsy surgery I await a result and treatment...
Just dropping wee note here to let you know how things are going. This is week 6 post treatment for my husband who has hpv positive tumour at base of his tongue. He is doing well and managing really well with eating and drinking. Pain is minimal and tiredness...
Hi all Im now on my 6th week of RT for tongue and lymph node cancer. I managed to eat well during the first 2 weeks which gradually got harder due to Swollen sore tongue, cheeks, roof of mouth and back of throat. During the 3rd and 4th weeks I managed...
