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Hi, I start chemo/ radiation tomorrow, my chemo pack never arrived, and I'm looking for some tips for 1st session.. are loose pants a good idea? things like that, that will my my day easier.. thanks..
Happy New Year to you all. I have been discharged by my oncologist, handed over to the ENT team. She confirmed there was no sign of cancer in my tonsil and lymph nodes. Started treatment 3rd July. I did need a colonoscopy due to some activity showing...
My husband (53) discovered a large mass on his neck 4 weeks ago. He was referred quickly and had biopsy, CT scan and MRI scan last Friday. His consultant called him today to confirm that biopsy confirmed Squamous cell but we don’t know the primary site...
Hello everyone New here, but been lurking for a couple of weeks. My story: - 50, F, non smoker, non drinker - noticed an ulcer on the side of my tongue back in around start of Oct - mentioned it to dentist at my checkup mid Nov - he didn't think...
Hello everyone, Just had the call from radiotherapy after they had discussions with my surgical team and they had made the decision that I do not need radiotherapy treatment. One one hand, I am elated as I know it's a tough gig. On the other hand...
Just thought I’d pop a couple of good news stories in here. I posted (last week -1st week of January) that three years ago, at 63, I had the ‘Full Monty’ treatment for my tonsil cancer (surgery, dissection, chemoradiation) and three years on am doing...
Hi all, I’ve posted on here a few times seeking advice on behalf of my husband who has cancer at the base of his tongue which is HPV P16 positive, which spread to oropharyngeal cancer and became P16 negative. Unfortunately none of the treatments have...
Not posted for a while, I had a radical next dissection for T1 cancer of lymph node on 16:10:23, Thought operation had gone well and was told indeed it had. Fast forward 12 days I woke up looking like a walrus unable to breath, was told by hospital to...
Hi, My husband had his response treatment pet scan last week..he was told before going into scan, that he will be having a CT scan, however, when his pet scan was done, the radiologist said you won't be having a CT scan as your Consultant doesn't...
Hi, just a quick update.. firstly PEG site... due to splenectomy scar taking a considerable length along my stomach, PEG site was limited, so a site high up towards my solar plexus area was chosen.. and it wasn't a pleasant experience I must admit, was...
