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It’s affected my left tonsil and a bit behind it. I’ve already had surgery to remove a couple of lymph nodes and due to start radiotherapy and chemotherapy next week. I’ve joined the group for support from people who understand. I’m very lucky to have...
......Months I visited with the Macmillan Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse at Ninewells Hospital this morning where we were informed that this current cancer is not related to my previous (H&N) throat cancer. It is categorised as Non-small cell lung cancer...
Hi I’m being started on chemo tomorrow, a week late because of infection around RIG. Oncologist has seen it and assures me I’m not at greater risk. I am nervous, because of things I’ve read about chemo and infection but I do trust the medical team. I...
I was diagnosed last Fri with laryngeal and glottis cancer, I wasn’t symptomatic apart from a bit of hoarseness until about a month ago and it’s been a massive shock which I can’t get my head around. I have an appointment with oncology this Friday. I...
New RIG started weeping/oozing/leaking. Phoned 24hr helpline who said I needed to present at A&E - not what I wanted to hear. 5hrs later I got home with antibiotics and changed dressing. As usual, hugely tiring process but met the usual mix of inspirational...
Hi everyone, my dad 63, has recently been diagnosed with tongue cancer which has spread to the floor of his mouth and the lymph nodes in his neck. He is refusing surgery due to the extent of it and has opted for 6 weeks of intensive radiotherapy which...
Hello! I‘m new to this group but really grateful for finding this online community. I’m hoping to get some advice on how to support my dad with loss of taste and helping him to enjoy eating again. My dad was treated with surgery, radiation & chemo...
I have been hiding in the shadows watching the fantastic support given to and by everyone on this sight. I received a diagnosis of SCC of tongue on the right side on 26/10/23. I had surgery last Thursday to remove the part of my tongue containing the...
Hi all, I hope you are well. My mum has recently finished radiotherapy for her neck cancer. In the last few days she’s had some ulcers / wounds come up on her hands . They are quite bad and on both hands. They look like an open infected wound. Has...
Hi everyone. Something I have always dreaded has happened. I have an infection under the back tooth in my lower jaw!!!! This back tooth has been a problem since day 1. I have a ‘pocket ‘ behind it and have had several gum infections around it. The area...
