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Hi I’m 15/20 completed. So far apart from my well published amount of spit. I have a really sore throat, and some burning on the top of my right shoulder for what reason I have no idea, as the Area being treated is 4cm x4 the front of my larynx so nothing...
(tongue cancer - partial glossectomy, no flap, 9 weeks ago) I know tongue tingling is really a good thing as it is nerves regenerating etc, but OMG mine is tingling so much it is driving me crazy! Have noticed it increasing for the last 2 or 3 weeks...
Hello all, I was after some guidelines of how long it's taken people to eat and drink again following treatment. In a nutshell I got diagnosed late last year with my cancer at the back of my tongue that had spread and swollen my lymph node. I was...
So I finished treatment for tonsil/tongue/SCC (T2N1M0 later regraded to T1N1M0) on 1 September. I've since had 3 post treatment MRIs. First one was too early (was given a cancellation appt on 10 Nov); 2nd one (24 Nov) showed good results but my throat...
Hi two weeks in Radiotherapy two weeks to go throats a bit sore the only thing that’s getting on my one nerve is the about of saliva im producing has any one had this I’ve read a lot about dry mouth but not drowning
So, 2 weeks post RT and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to be feeling to be fair. Had a phone consultation with Addenbrooks last Thursday, they seem happy with progress and remains side effects , so I guess I should feel OK. But somehow I'm sure I'm missing...
️ so far so good throats a bit scratchy. And I’m so tired but I’m putting that down to the 07:00 appointments and the hours drive before that, they moved me to the 08:30 slot next week so a lay in. The mask is fine no holes for eyes nose etc but it’s...
good afternoon I’ve been give a bag full of Fortisip. Now do I drink enough to make up 2000 calories which would be 8 a day.
Hi, Can I ask how long everyone had to wait for scan results ? I had my scan 4th March but no word so far. Thanks, Turi
Hi All, Just like to inform you that I have today made a donation to MacMillan in memory of my friend of three years on this site, Trish also known as Wakeylass. She truly was an inspiration to me and other members of this group, a courageous lady to...
