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Had a phone call at 9am yesterday to fill a cancellation with the Oncology Consultant at 11. Wilma and I went along and it was confirmed that any treatment would only be palliative. To this end, and to alleviate the chest pain, I will have 5 sessions...
Hi Everyone, I have been reading all the posts with interest and have learned so much - thank you all. :-) I have tonsil cancer on my right tonsil which has spread to 2 lymph glands on the same side of my neck. I have completed 3 of my 30 radiotherapy...
Hi Just discovered the LIBBY online library service ....had I known about it during the intense ChemoRadio treatment and subsequent recovery I would have certainly been using the service daily...free to use and easy to register. Peter
Hi everyone, I’m starting chemo in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone here has had a weekly dose of Docetaxel plus Carboplatin for 3 weeks and could share their experience? Thanks in advance.
Hi there - I’ve just joined the group after being diagnosed with head and neck cancer just before Xmas. I am 62 years old this month but I’m very fit and active and was still competing in triathlons up until August 2023, when I fell and broke my foot...
Oropharynx cancer T1N2M0 -35 rads 5/7 chemo male 64yrs 3 yrs remission Hi , can anyone advise me about Durophat toothpaste. i was informed that i would need this toothpaste for the ongoing future, my dentist (Private Partnership) refuses to give me...
New on here. Just found out recently that I have neck and throat cancer, which has spread to my lungs. I've had a Rig fitted in my stomach for food etc. Just finished 5 days radiotherapy and on break till the next 5 days worth. It's been a mental...
Hi All I was bought a humidifier for Christmas as my mouth is always dry (especially at night) I have been using it but can't say I have really noticed any difference. Does anyone have experiences or tips they can share? Should I continue with it...
22 Dec given date for start of treatment of 15th Jan, but still need to give blood for PEG procedure and have PEG fitted.. also need to have chemo meeting and find out start time for the 15th.. are they leaving it a bit late, or am I getting anxious for...
Hi everyone happy New Year to you all. I have neck lymphodaema after chemo-radiotherapy to throat/tongue. Had cellulitis twice but now it feels like the lymphodaema has pushed my Adam’s apple further down my neck and struggling with swallowing. ...
