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Letter from surgeon who I saw 7 days ago saying no evidence of residual disease I’m in shock as he didn’t say any At appointment I’m not sure how I feel
Hi everyone, so I have my operation on Friday to remove my nose. I would like some advise on how to cope with waking up after the operation and things to do in hospital. 5 day stay. I think that's normal right? I'm pleased to be going in now, as I...
Hi, I finished radiotherapy mid March and had the usual side effects - mouth sores, swallowing issues, loss of taste and fatigue. Out of the blue last week I started with double vision and have wear an eye patch as I can’t move around otherwise. I’m...
Hello Everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sorry to post in here but just needed a vent, as I'm literally going round in circles. So, about 5 years ago I was referred to ENT by my dentist for a small lump in my mouth. Attended the appointment...
Hi everyone. Hope everyone is proceeding on their journeys through this new world we all find ourselves in. We have just competed week 5. right tonsil and lymph nodes..I'm unsure as to exact terminology. It is p16. Anyway, Hubby is doing well and...
Hi T4aN2bM0 - throat cancer My husband, who've I've written about before, has developed an annoying cough. It was particularly bad early hours of this morning when he coughed for half an hour! He's exhausted. Does anyone any suggestions which might...
It's great to read everyone's comments on this forum. So much great advice. I'm nervous as I'm just about to start my treatment plan with an operation to remove my nose. Still sounds incredible to say that out loud. But I know it's the right thing to...
Hi Everyone, I thought I would update you on my progress so far. It has been twelve months since my radio and chemo therapy treatment for the cancer. I met with my oncologist last week and so far so good no sign of any cancer return. I am due to have...
Well it is almost 1 week since my last treatment and I am still not sure how I feel or what happens next. Not getting much sleep even with a sleeping pill but I am ok with that. Mouth feels like a gunk bin but I am able to enjoy a sip of tea or coffee...
Hi all I am now entering 6th week post treatment . Using peg to get calories in but being chastised by speech therapist to use my throat by eating small bit . No pain with the throat and for the last week managing few mouthfuls of toast washed down or...
