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I sincerely hope 2023 is a good year for everyone. I am certainly looking forward to this part of my journey ending. Have a happy and healthy time.
Hello everyone just wondering if anyone else is trying to deal with head and neck cancer.and type1 diabetes. I’m finding it quite a struggle. Anyone got any advice?
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Hello…..on average, as an estimate, I know everyone will be different, but how long after 6 weeks of radiotherapy (small tonsil cancer) did folk start to feel less discomfort in their throat and mouth area ? Just roughy. Cheers. M
My husband had major surgery back in August. He had over 80% of his tongue removed, the whole floor of his mouth and a bit shaved off his jaw. He has recently finished 33 sessions of radiology but feels a lump. Doctors said a few weeks ago when we mentioned...
Hi, Just been diagnosed with mouth cancer after months of seeing dentists and doctors. I suffered from Lichen Planus for 25 years (just a bit of soreness and ulceration) it has now turned erosive and caused squamous cell carcinoma. I have now had 3 biopsies...
Three weeks done. Sense of taste went last night. I'm counting my blessings for my mental resilience and ability to eat well.
Hello all, Ending week 3. I can still eat Soreness and pain is worst at night. Insomnia still an issue. I have little depression or anxiety. That's down to philosophical reading. Here is my sketch.
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