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Hi, my husband is halfway through treatment for throat cancer. He's having daily radiotherapy and his second chemotherapy is on Boxing Day. I had a heart attack in March and have postponed my bypass surgery until his treatment is finished. I also have...
Hello, I'm new here and am 13 days post radio therapy. I had a partial left side glossectomy with left neck dissection and free flap reconstruction on 19 Sep. Im just wondering when the secretions will stop? Still coughing at night and bringing up cattargh...
Hello, I've been on two weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for tonsil cancer The steroids have increased my weight and what I think is a large heat rash is around my trouser waist and inner thigh. It sooths with e45, is not itchy, but seems sudden...
Hello, and peace to all this season. Steve: Tonsil Cancer Stage 2: HPV Well into the last day of week 2. It's starting to move on now. I have some mild side effects, but nothing unmanageable yet. Mainly a regular cough. I have had no need of pain...
Hi all, another little update for anybody interested, and me to look back on! Week 6 - A tough week, seem to have the pain mostly under control, it's the mucous I found difficult. Still managing to eat, but it is getting harder because my tongue is...
I saw my Oncologist today and now have to decide if i want to carry on with my Radiotherapy. I've had five sessions and have five more after christmas. Half of me wants to, but the other half doesn't... decisions, decisions......
Hello i went to my GP in early summer. She gave me an urgent 2 week referral to dermatologist but unfortunately the dermatologist got it wrong. Said ‘ doesn’t look like cancer’ and she gave me a bottle of shampoo and some ointment which I use for two...
Steve: Tonsil Cancer: Stage 2: HPV Hello all. I spoke with my dietitian and consultant today, and they are pleased with my diet and progress. My white blood cell count is 11. The consultant confirms that mucotisis and soreness are starting....
Hello. I was diagnosed on Friday after being treated by my GP for Bells Palsy. I have a lump under my chin and squamous cells in my throat. My consultant was very gloomy, saying it's 'bad' and 'serious'. So far I've had an MRI, an ultrasound for the biopsies...
Out for a short walk in minus 2 temperatures. But enjoying the short excersise and peace of the moment. Now to fortify myself with scrambled eggs and coffee.
