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I was wondering if anyone who had completed treatment had lumps still in their neck. I underwent 6 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 lots of chemotherapy for hpv16 postive in lymph nodes, my primary was unknown. I finished treatment on 6th of May and had...
Had first meeting with my oncologist yesterday.Getting PEG on 11/8.Nervous.Had to get 3 teeth taken out yesterday too.I'm getting 6 weeks radiotherapy and chemo first and fourth week.I noticed how alot of prople have different lengths etc of treatment...
Hi all so I went for my surgery last Tuesday to remove my soft palate and it was cancelled due to extremely high blood pressure i don’t have a blood pressure problem generally it was just down to anxiety I was supposed to be the first person in the...
My husband is now 8 weeks post treatment from p16 posative sqaumous carcinoma .he has stopped taking the fortisips and is eating small meals 3 times a day . Still suffering with mouth ulcers badly and slurring his words ,just wondering how long others...
Hi After finishing radiochemo for T2N1 head and neck cancer I seem to now have Oramorph itch and restless legs which is causing causing sleepless nights...worrying development which is contributing to low mood and fatigue. 'Z' Sleeping tablets have...
Hi folks Just wanted to let you all know that I completed my 6 weeks of Chemoradiation today. I was only given 4 weeks of the Chemo, as my Consultant decided that that was enough, having had 3 very hefty "Induction Chemos' prior to this run. I've...
Hi Everyone, Just bobbing in to say hello as I've not been here for a while. It will be 1 year tomorrow I went to docs with a lump and my journey began. It's been a rollercoaster ride, that's for sure. But, I'm still here Treatment ended Dec 2022...
A while ago Peter strongly advised people to attend their routine checks, as it was at one of those they finally traced his elusive tumour. I would strongly reiterate this as today, at my 6 monthly face to face, they told me my original site was looking...
Hi I’m Helen 56, and about to have a 5.5 cm lump out of my neck, following partial nephrectomy last year. Can anyone help me understand what to expect, particularly with iodine radiation treatment? Thanks so much H
Hi Hubby had been given a nebuliser ti help with the mucus caused by radiotherapy. He’s been told to use it every 2 hours and each session takes around 20 minutes . he’s not sleeping because of the mucus and having to clear every hour through the...
