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After surgery at the end of January, I’ve just started 6 weeks of radiotherapy to neck and throat. I’m 4 days in. I was really anxious and panicky about the mask and still hate it but with the support of the hospital staff doing relaxation exercises I...
Mum had throat cancer t4n1m1. On 2 March she got told no evidence of cancer. She finished treatment 6 months ago i posted at the time as she wouldn’t eat and even refused fortisip. She ended up on pump feeding but ended up refusing that. She was delighted...
Hi my hubby of 41 years was diagnosed 31march 23 its been such a stressful time for us because for the last 6 months hes had 3 operations to debulk what they said were high displasia cells but the last op they found the tumor and now my hubby faces...
Hi all, Has anyone else had a suspected blood clot during chemo and radiotherapy? I am in Week 3 of 7 and I got a dull pain and slight swelling in my forearm. Oncology sent me off to get it checked in A&E. My D-DIMER blood test was very positive ...
HI There Just started treatment for HPV tonsil and neck lymph node cancer. Had first 5 proton therapy up to press and chemo three days ago and I must say it is knocking me for six, although nausea has reduced, I have bad constipation. Using movicol...
Hi everyone I'm new to this forum. Recently diagnosed with base of tongue cancer with lymph node involved. I have been offered a trial for proton beam therapy. Has any one had this treatment. Really scared about the long term side effects.
Hi everyone. Hope everyone is progressing and feeling a little more in control thanks to the information we share on here. Just wanted to update at the end of our fourth week. I always say 'our' as I'm sure all those partners out there you are walking...
Hi, found a lump in neck & after biopsy diagnosed 3rd Jan as cancer. Tonsillectomy is 14th Feb but no word if removing neck lump or when radio begins. Is it normal to wait this long for treatment. I’m sick with worry.
I’ve had 6 radio & 1 chemo so far & today is worst day ever feeling sick, wretching & just feeling like I can’t do anything. Have to go for another radio in an hours time & just don’t know how I’ll be able to manage the mask with feeling so sick. Any...
Iv had tonsil cancer and have been clear for 10 months ,I’m still getting pains in neck and now all my joints ache ,headaches still dry mouth the list gos on ️ I had chemo and radiotherapy just wondering if anyone is still suffering from after effect...
