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Hi Everyone I had my last (of 30) radiotherapy treatments (accompanied by 6-weeks of Cetuximab) on 18th April this year. Saw consultant in early June, had scans July and August and was given the all-clear on 15th August. Immediately booked a cruise...
Hi all, today I ended up spitting my dummy out.. I think it's trying to adjust to my 'new' life.. every little thing has just been getting me down.. just one of those days I guess.. Sorry to whinge, but I guess you all know where I'm coming from..
Hi again.. I'd just like to know how the chemo side of things affect real world interactions with things like.. day to day chores, pets, loved ones.. I'm aware that chemo lowers your immunity, but to what extent did it affect you? What are some...
I have just received this box of goodies from the Swallows, thank you, any recommendations about what is good, and when and how to use it? I start RT Thursday 23rd November for 6 weeks. Thanks for any advice. CockapooSue
Just going into week 7 since finishing treatment.Have put on 11lbs and trying lots of different foods.Did anyone else have a real problem with fruit ? I can't even take fruit flavoured yoghurt.Have ENT appointment on 21/12 and just wondered what to expect...
Hi, I’ve had tonsillectomy and awaiting radiotherapy + chemo treatment. Im struggling, frankly. Very keen to find people to communicate with about all this. If I’m on the right track - if I’m in the right forum even ! Please let me know. I have squamous...
Hi I really want to dye my hair, so not impressed with the few inches of grey I have going on, haven't shown this much grey since I was in my 20s hahaha I didn't get a chance to have it coloured before treatment started as surgery was done so quickly...
Been given Flamigel for neck 3 times a day and putting a bottle of water in freezer each morning to take with me to drink after to cool throat. So far so good…. doubt I’ll be saying this in a few weeks, but heyho, that’s life and we have to get on with...
I am 12 weeks post treatment today. Had my MRI scan last night. Bit of a long story but actually had a scan at 9 weeks and whilst things looked ok the images were not clear enough hence the repeat scan. Anyway, I was hoping to get results in the next...
Hi, I got home today having had the tube fitted and as far as I can tell it’s healing well. I’ve had a few test runs etc. Just wanted to thank people for their support through my wobbly days before the op. My hospital call it a ‘RIG’ but I assume it’s...
