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Me again, Since my surgical tongue biopsy last week ,I've got really sensitive of what my throat / tongue feels like. Twinge here ,dryness there etc ,and it starts my thoughts off again !! Am I just anxious ?please tell me I'm not alone with this one...
Hi all, My brother has a recurrence of his oropharangeal cancer, this time in his submandibular gland. He is having a salvage neck dissection this week and am wondering what to expect in terms of recovery and support he may need as he lives alone.He...
Hi has anybody used saliva spray or lozenges to help after saliva gland removal?
Hi folks My dad had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma on ear 12 months ago. Now has large lump on neck which is growing fast. Biopsy confirmed squamous cell; head, neck, lung scan suggests localised but to be confirmed by radiologist. Head neck plastic...
I just wanted to update on my treatment since my cancer diagnosis on my tongue. It was all started when I had a surgery to remove dysplasia on the left side of my tongue. I had several consultations with my oral medicine team as well as surgeon before...
Hi All, Just thought I'd post to see if there's anyone out there still going through the motions like myself? I think it's fair to say I was probably thought of the one who wouldn't be returning after the first time as I didn't have a neck disection...
Hi my consultant recommended fluoriguard fluoride mouthwash last week but boots don't have it. He put it on repeat prescription. I have been buying ultra Dex but he said I shouldn't have to buy everything. Boots don't have it in stock. Does anyone recommend...
Just filled in my biography, I mentioned a few things I hadn't previously, like potential surgery and poor differentiation so if anyone has thoughts or experiences on either I'd be happy to hear it.
Hi all I've been vacant for a while but have returned to call on anyone with experience with blocked ears post treatment. I'm nearly a year all clear from nasopharynx cancer. Radiation a chemo has left me with hearing aids but I'd pinned my hope on...
well that went rather well, after a bumpy start.. PEG decided to give off a pink discharge after cleaning 1st thing.. swiftly cleaned up and loosened a tad by radiology head.. a bit of a pressure sore going on, with it being too tight..managed to get...
