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Hello my lovely friends I haven't been able to sip any water for a week now. I'm two weeks post treatment. I've tried cold water, warm water, sparkling water but nothing can get past the pesky thick saliva, not even streaming is helping. Any suggestions...
Hi everyone, due to nature of HPV16 + , how has this affected your relationships? Is there any cause for concern, going forward? Am I carrying the virus, or has it just manifested itself as cancer? I'm really trying to get my head around this part...
hi all, new to this i have been diagnosed with stage 4. tumours base of head, behind nose space and neck has only been 6 weeks since first went to hhospital so everything happening very quick, im starting chemo on thursday and a bit worried. any...
Dentist appointment done, no teeth out great stuff. Saw oncologist not so bad as I thought, no spread... Had mask fitted, was a bit worried about that but dealt with it okay, if I can cope with that then all good..had planning done, start date beginning...
I have a tumour in my nasal cavity, had two lots of surgery with removal of the right side of my jaw and a maxillectomy. Unable for all of the tumour to be removed I was referred to another hospital for their opinion of treatment. I had a pet scan and...
Hello does anyone who has a PEG tube want or need a peg tube holder? My husband used his for a very short time and its as good as new. (this is a round the waist belt and pocket that holds the tubes that can get caught up in your waistbands etc) ...
evening all, I've had my treatment 35 radiotherapy and 3 chemo and finished on the 5-8-2023. 2 weeks ago I had my PET-CT scan and tomorrow I get my results, but since my scans I have a really painful lump appear under my left ear same side as the cancer...
Hello, a month ago I had a partial glossectomy (re-section) and selective neck dissection right side. I'm having real issues with my tongue. I've lost all sensation on the right side and movement is very restricted. I can't stick it put or move it very...
PEG has been in place for 16 weeks, not been used for the last 7 weeks (apart from daily flushing). Finally had PEG removed today at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, was a wee bit apprehensive about the procedure but needn't have worried, slight sharp pain...
Hello All Know its not head and neck but got results of latest CT scan, annual check on Monday and I have a new cancer in my right lung. PET scan already booked for this saturday and seem to be moving swiftly. Also had four growths removed from face...
