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Hi everyone. Never thought I would need to join a group like this and I'm struggling to be honest. My husband went to the Dr's last Monday, was referred for an urgent cancer appointment and was seen by the ENT on Friday. They found a tumour on the back...
Hi people RT starts Monday when do you start using the toothpaste mouthwash. And to think about it creams I have a carrier bag full of potions, creams with no instructions. I’m assuming the radiography will talk to eventually
Hi Everyone As the next part of my upper jaw reconstruction I need a lip graft. My top lip does not meet my bottom one properly which results in a lot of fluid coming out of the side of my mouth when I drink. There is no guarantee that the lip graft...
My husband saw his oncologist on 8th Feb and now waiting to start radiotherapy and chemo on 4th Match. He has received a letter today outlining his diagnosis and treatment. Could someone tell me what TxN1 means please. And also states 65Gy for radiotherapy...
Just quick one with neck radiotherapy is it OK to drink non alcoholic quiness
Hi guys and gals, I had some blood tests done last week, they rang with results today, all are fine apart from one to do with my Thyroid, the GP is going to ring me on Friday to discuss possible medication for such. I have seen Thyroid being mentioned...
Hi I’m due to start treatment for base of tongue cancer in a few weeks time. I notice some people talking about fluoride varnish. Is this advised before I start treatment. I mentioned it to my dentist but wondered if there is a link to this recommendation...
So update 3, the home run 5 treatments to go and RT complete. Not had solid food for 10+ days just "tasty nutritious shakes" ,my mouth and tongue feel like I've been chewing barb wire and are sore , ulcerated and all sorts of shades of red and white....
Hey all, I am in remission now from October last year, I have had the all clear to this month which is good news, my main question is am I still classed as having a disability if I am all clear. i have had a neck dissection also tors back of throat...
Hi Been a browser for a while, but not posted previously. I was diagnosed with HPV+ SCC of oropharynx in July 2023. I underwent surgery and neck dissection in August, which was the only planned treatment. No nodes were visible on MRI or CT scan...
