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Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed in September 23 with a salivary duct adenocarcinoma cancer Parotid gland (pT4a N3b M0). In the October i had surgery to remove the tumour and a neck dissection. The cancer had also compromised my facial nerve so that had...
The past few weeks have been hell after a neck biopsy and scan on a suspicious lump on the 10th of May. I was told to expect the worst….. My life changed forever on the 21st when it was confirmed I have head and neck cancer. Secondary in a lymph node...
Hi I have just been diagnosed with basal cell adenocarcinoma, Last October I found a small lump in my neck, I had biopsies, which came back as benign, but they wanted to remove it as it could turn to cancer. It was a tumer in my saliva gland, ...
…..had a fab time skiing!! Sooo glad I sent, actually took my mind off the crap…… for most of the time anyway. So now it’s back to harsh reality, and the waiting!! Oh my word how much longer till treatment starts, patience is not my strongest point...
New to all this. Ny husband just diagnosed this week with tongue cancer. Had lymph node biopsy on Wednesday and to have tongue biopsy on Monday. I know early days but both terrified. Have been told intensive treatment,radio and chemo therapy for 6 weeks...
So just recently I heard the words from my consultant that I had been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. I have a 4.2 cm lump in my neck which is secondary. The search is on to find the primary site and I had a PET scan yesterday - awaiting the results...
Hello guys, it's been a while it's been a pretty brutal seven months trying to manage my grief but I've found that focusing all my energy into fundraising seems to be helping. Today is Dad's birthday, would've been his 54th. I am going to spend time...
Hi all an update from my first post Saw the oncologist on Thursday and having some scans to check there is no spread of the cancer as it's been a while since original ones and having my radiotherapy mask appointment on the same day. So a day of action...
Hi all, I am one year out from treatment and no evidence of disease when last scanned (MRI in Jan 2024 to check node reduction... still NED and nothing lighting up in lungs etc). Last ENT scope was April and all looked good. You might recall that...
Hi I’m new here & need some help. Seven years ago I found a lump in my neck below the ear. Fast forward after biopsy I had it removed as I was told it would turn into cancer if left. All fine. Now Ive found another lump same area just felt bigger &...
