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Hi I was diagnosed with a Sinus Cancer in Jan 23. I underwent chemotherapy. A Radical Maxillectomy with reconstruction and finally Radiotherapy. The cancer has not returned for which I’m blessed but unfortunately a PEEK eye socket implant was rejected...
Hi all. I was hoping for some advice and reassurance. I'm 42 and since February I have had the sensation of a lump in my throat followed by a small groth just below my left tonsil. I've had an appointment with my doctor and she has referred me to ENT...
Hi guys, thanks for coming to my post. Basically I went to my gp for this permanent sore throat and the feeling that something is ‘there’, he took one look and gave me an urgent referral. I was messed around for a week as they referred me somewhere worlds...
Hi I'm new here, my sister has just had surgery for tongue cancer, she's been told she is cancer free now but has to go through six weeks of radiotherapy. The problem is she has excessive saliva and it's really getting her down. All the speech therapist...
Hi all It is 12 months since I finished chemoradiation for tongue cancer T3N2M0. I had previously had 2 heart attacks and have myasthenia gravis so operating was not considered appropriate. Treatment was brutal but I got through and was given the...
So sat in sun with my wife and decided to open a bottle of bubbles two glasses after not having a drink since last November, thought I’d be ok as only have a sore throat and eating soft food. How bloody wrong could I be I have a brick in my throat. And...
Are after treatment pet scan results given on mdt days good or bad, his other follow up appointments haven’t been on mdt days
Hello everyone, I am reaching out to you all again as found your help and kind words so reassuring last year when my husband had his operation and treatment for tonsil cancer - thank you xx At the same time as my husband was having radiotherapy my...
I was diagnosed with maxillary sinus cancer 3 weeks ago. I have been told I will need surgery and reconstruction with chemo and/or radiotherapy and am very worried about what to expect. Especially following surgery. Is there anyone who has had this type...
Hi everyone Just a little update since my neck dissection - 3 weeks in. The horror scar is healing nicely but I have a lot of numbness and a droopy mouth. However, the good news is my consultant is confident that they removed all the cancer cells BUT...
