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My Dad 77. metastatic prostate cancer,contained at the moment PSA 0.1 Had a tonsillectomy. Found caner,spread to lymph node.ENT consultant told him he will need a neck dissection,and take out the ccerous lump that was near his tonsils,with 2cm margin...
Well, day one is over, and it was a long day. A chemo session at 11, followed by radiotherapy at 6, all delayed. I was knackered when I got in, but from the stress of day one, I think. In chemotherapy my blood pressure was dangerously high at first...
Hi all, I spoke with my nurse the other day about the horrible mucus, she advised that a bicarb mouth wash or a fizzy drink would help. I chose the fizzy drink and went with cola. I took a few sips and it felt like a firework had gone off in my mouth...
Hello my husband has completed 33 days radio therapy and is a week on and come out in the worst rash, has anyone else experienced this? Any advice? Thank you in advance.
Steve: tonsil cancer stage 2-HPV Friday found me booked in for two radiotherapy sessions and the weekly blood test. They are closed on Boxing Day, so I had a treatment at 9, and one at 6. They kindly fixed us up in hotel accommodation, so I could rest...
Hi everyone I have joined this group as I am very worried about my symptoms and looking for some advice. I am 26(m) and have had pain in my throat, neck, tongue, tonsils, jaw, lumps in neck, ear and teeth/gums. These issues have been going on for...
So the huge sore my partner had in his mouth came back after biopsy as VEGETABLE MATTER. Total shock consultant just laughed when I asked what that was and said nothing at all to worry about and now it's cleared up. Took a few weeks and you can see where...
Good afternoon all, My mum was previously diagnosed with throat cancer level 2 & 3 in her lymph nodes. She had numerous test to find the primary but was unsuccessful. Throat surgery was recommended along with radiotherapy and chemotherapy after. She...
Start my RT and chemo (day one and day 21) tomorrow at 9:25am sharp. Thanks to all the people and info on here I feel somewhat prepared for the possible effects and outcomes, so thank you to all for caring and sharing, it is appreciated. As Xmas falls...
Steve: Stage 2 HPV Tonsil Cancer Well, into day 4. After my first clinic meeting my consultant said the tumor had a small reduction after 3 doses. I am now loaded up with paracetamol, skin wash/moisturiser, and most importantly, laxative, which cured...
