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Hi, new to the forum- I’m a bit slow on this! Into the last week of treatment now. Husband ate for first 6 weeks of his treatment but none since and we are struggling to keep down even 1000 calories a day with his sickness. He has a PEG. Has anyone else...
I was googling Epimax and came across something about Epimax related ocular surface toxicity.. maybe I should have a word with the radiotherapy team when I go in for my Peg or chemo meeting.. has anyone used Epimax for radiation?
Hi everyone, I’m 16 weeks since last ChemoRadio. I’ve lost 30kg in weight since treatment started. I’m currently using EnsurePlus supplements, I eat soup mostly, but really struggle to eat much else. I do try but I always pay for it. I have absolutely...
8 weeks out of treatment for base of tongue. 30 and 2. struggling a little tO maintain weight. Haven’t used RIG for 3-4 weeks and due to be removed sometime soon. have others had same situation and if so how did it play out? with thanks.
Just had my one-year review with consultant oncologist - 13 months in fact since I finished 6 weeks chemo & radiotherapy for T4 HPV+ base of tongue cancer. I got the all clear! I'm eating normally & my mouth is not even all that dry now. Consultant...
Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with head and neck cancer . What’s next ? Can anyone give me some advice as I’m scared for what’s coming next
Hi My partner is 10 weeks post radio and chemotherapy and I have some questions please. His diagnosis was T4N3M0 HPV related oropharyngeal cancer which started in the tonsil. When does your ‘colour’ come back? He’s still very pale. PET scan...
My father-in-law has been diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Me and my partner live abroad, and we are trying to figure out how to best support him and when he'll need us most. So I've decided to join this group to hear others experience with radiotherapy...
Had mask fitting, CT scan and met dietician.. given start date for radiation which starts after chemo session, but still waiting on chemo meeting and start time... also waiting for a date for bloods and peg fitting.. so, pretty much a mixed bag ATM.....
Hi. This is my first post and l feel slightly nervous. Have so much to say but not sure where to start. Feelings are on the edge at the moment. My husband has been through 6 weeks of intense radiotherapy to the base of his tongue and lymph node in his...
