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Hi anyone had a rig put back in as food became a issue swallowing and spk due to radiation damage to the nerves my hubby losing his voice and swallowing will stop at some point it’s so hard get rid off the cancer go through all this poo and this happens...
Hi all. One year post treatment , next check up is in about three weeks time however I’ve started to get pain in my neck on the side where I had cancer in lymph’s . I’m not in the least concerned re cancer as I know it’s muscle related and I’m simply...
Hi all I wanted to just let you know - I went for a biopsy today having finished my 30 radiotherapy sessions and 2 chemo at the end of sept. I was told my pet scan showed the primary was clear but I needed an ultrasound scan and neefle biopsy as there...
Hi, I'm waiting for scan date to come in.I knew I would get jittery as anxiety is a real problem for me.Can anyone tell me how they coped and managed to stay level.I've been going to Maggie's for relaxation/mindfulness classes but through the night...
Hi all, I just needed a place to talk about my mum and her journey and hopefully get some advice if anyone can help with pointers. I’ll preface this by saying I ADORE my mum, she’s my only (involved) parent and always has been. We are best friends and...
Hello, my husband is 18 months past his operation and doing well. However he does still have an ongoing problem with pains in stomach from where the peg was fitted. He basically has to take tablets before he eats or he gets pain. Sometimes it eases...
Hi everyone So hubby just finnished his first week of intense chemo TPF. Stayed in velindra for 5 days but has absolutely wrecked him to the point they will not be giving him second dose. Since chemo he has lost one half stone in weight cannot eat...
Hi all, looking for some advice if possible - my partner is undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy for tonsil cancer which has spread to lymph nodes in neck. He has 2 weeks left, however has not ate anything solid for over two weeks now due to pain...
I’ve just been having a look back at some threads and Dani and Hazel’s blogs. I’m interested in the Auricular acupuncture to stimulate saliva. How many sessions would you recommend. And when I’m ringing around looking for someone do I need to ask or look...
