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Had my NG Tube fitted Tuesday, it took a day or two to get used to it but it's ok, having my formula at night, that way my days are 'free'. Back to the hospital tomorrow to have my mask made and a scan, then i start my Radiotherapy in about a couple...
Approaching six weeks post op and had oncology session. Six weeks of RT, two chemos and a RIG confirmed. Not sure how they work around Christmas but some suggestion of double sessions? They didn't take any teeth when I was under and now too close to RT...
Hi everyone...me again with another question! I am midway through week 5 of my 33 radiotherapy treatments. I have noticed over the last couple of days I am coughing up some pretty horrendous looking mucous/things from my throat. I am assuming this is...
3 years ago I was referred via the 2ww pathway for an inflamed hard 1-2cm lymph node above my left collar bone. I had no other symptoms, I was examined- no scan no biopsy and they said most likely a reactive node. now a couple of months ago I discovered...
Good evening , I’m wondering if anyone would know about appointment times . I have been experiencing coughing, choking on food , waking up at night choking and a hoarse voice for a while . I was refered to ENT by my GP . I then had a camera put up my...
Hello all, My appointment to have my mask fitted is today, and I am also having another CT scan. I am hoping that treatment will start soon. It's been 15 days since diagnosis (stage 2 tonsil cancer pv 16) so things are moving quickly, but, to me,...
Hi, I had my op 2 weeks ago . My neck dissection had the staples out on Thursday, I awoke this morning and there’s a clear fluid coming from the wound. Is this normal ? Thanks
Hey everyone, I just wanted some advice really, I'm awaiting biopsy results for the lump in my mouth, my first appointment for this whole lump thing was 17th October when my GP referred me asap. I had a peek today as my mouth feels like it's stuffed with...
Hello All, I had a mouth biopsy nearly two weeks ago. Suspected Lichen Planus, but finding the wait v.hard. Apparently the wait is 8-10 weeks to hear back. Lots more sores spots and blisters keep popping up. Not sure what else to say, just I...
Finally got tonsilectomy, right tonsil removed and voice box polyps shaven. Day 3 and pain is off the charts. Medication. Is strong but kills to swallow. Have been breaking down from pain n frustration because im so scared to swallow. I read it takes...
