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Hi T2N1M0 tonsil cancer ....4 chemo 30 radio....finished treatment June 2023 Just had my first dental check up since finishing treatment, was a wee bit apprehensive but all went smoothly, cannot open as wide as I used to but my dentist was happy enough...
Just wee heads up, for anyone interested , 5 minute segment on BBC1 Morning Live today about HPV and head/neck cancer. Nothing new but good to see they getting the word out and about. It’s on the Iplayer / Catch up
Has anyone ever experience tinnitus (ringing in the ear) from chemo. If so what was the chemo and how long did it last. thanks
Good morning all,I hope this message finds you all as well as you can be,I’m after a bit of reassurance if at all possible…so my Husband completed his 6 weeks Radio/chemotherapy just over 6 weeks ago,this was for his sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma...
I usually see my surgeon every 13 weeks and have MRI and CT scans also . I have been told by surgeon that there is nothing he can do surgery wise if the cancer comes back. I have to see him on Friday as usual but it says face to face Urgent. This is a...
so, I've been using Duraphat 5000 over the past few weeks... saw dentist today for final check and varnish before treatment next week.. all good, gums 0.. now, should I continue with 5000 until I can no longer tolerate it, or should I swap to oranuse...
Hi I'm 38 years old and a heavy smoker. Diagnosed with cancer at the base of tongue and have been told I need a neck dissection and partial glossectomy (2-3cm radius) with reconstruction, but the tip of the tongue should remain in tact. I've also...
As many of you know I joined this community on behalf of my father in law. He will be having follow up oncology and dentist appointments next week to get him set up for treatment starting end of Jan (getting the mask done, etc.). The dentist told him...
Hi Everyone I've now been on sick 6 months and naturally my sick pay has come to an end. I'm about to start radiotherapy soon but have no choice but to return to work and work round my daily sessions. I live alone and there's nobody who could...
Hello, my grandfather has been diagnosed with vocal cord cancer and has been told that given his age and health, he will be receiving palliative radiotherapy instead of the full dosage and Will most likely pass within the year. Before hearing his prognosis...
