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Thought I’d just put this little sunny picture up. The rainy winter seems to have been so long. If anybody else has something to warm the cockles please join the party
I’ve been reading posts on other head and neck boards and come across a blood test called NavDx. Just wondered if anyone had any knowledge on it? Is it only used in the states?
I just typed this as a reply and pulled together as my treatment was delayed and I wanted to document: 6th of March rang skin cancer nurse!!! Was fobbed off with a run down telephone diagnosis…… 18th of April saw skin cancer nurse for routine check...
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing ok. I would like to ask how long have you had to wait for treatment after being diagnosed on the NHS in the UK? I really hope you can help Thanks Sarah
Hi all you lovely people, I had a Panedoscopy on Thursday with 6 biopsies taken. I was told by my consultant that it would be very painful after, he was correct on that front. I've had this phlegm sitting on the back of my throat that I can't shift...
Hi. Just joined this forum, surprised how many people have same issues/diagnosis. it started with what I thought was just a sore throat and excessive snoring. After a few months finally booked appt with GP. MRI/CT PET scan biopsy - diagnosed with P16...
That's us now 2 weeks till start treatment for my husbands scc of tongue hpv positive with 2 lymph nodes involved. 6 weeks radio and chemo starts on 7th July. An abundance of appointments before that with peg being fitted on 4th of July. My husband is...
Hi All - before I ask for advice I just want to say how comforting it is to read The Macmillan. Always come here when days are not so happy. Anyway I am now 8 weeks post radiotherapy treatment and moving forward slowly. I seem to be struggling quite a...
Hi I’m new on here my husbands cancer has spread to his windpipe and they have said there’s nothing can be done I find this very hard atm has anyone else had this
Hi I posted a good few weeks ago about lump and sore tongue had biopsy really quickly and my results have come back negative so massive relief…I just want to say thank you to all that gave me advice and reassurance from the beginning…you are all amazing...
