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Thanks Guys appointment in about 10 days time, I have been on Google unfortunately and yes it's quite frightening, I will stay away!
Hi it's me again. I have got to the end of week 1 of chemo radiation. Wow. One down six to go. It's been eventful. I've been so drained and nauseous I didn't think it could get worse. Felt reasonably well today and didn't need anti sickness meds or pain...
HI All I had my first chemo treatment all day in hospital yesterday and have been sent home with a Fluorouracil 5 day infusor which is attached to the PICC line. Its been on for nearly 24 hours now. I have a concern that the fluid does not seem to be...
Hi my husband is in the 4th week of rt treatment. (Starts Monday) but on Friday afternoon the hospital called and told him not to go in on Monday as the doctor as changed his plan and he will now be having 2 lots of rt on Friday one in morning and one...
Hi I was diagnosed with nasal cancer and had an op in February 2022 to remove tumour and large part of nasal cavity and then 6 weeks radiotherapy ending mid May 2022. All was successful and now just coping with the after effects. One area that has...
My appointment to have my mask fitted is on Tuesday. The radiotherapy is getting closer. Time, however, seems to be moving at a glacial pace. Yet, in reality, I was officially diagnosed 12 days ago, so they are moving along quickly. It's just me that...
Hi.I have just had a Picc line fitted.Does anyone know if a flu or covid jab be administered through this?So fed up with being stuck with needles. Thankyou
Good morning all, I’m nearly 3 months post treatment (radiotherapy and chemotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer) a week away from my PET scan. Have similar issues to others on this site with food, lack of taste, dry mouth etc. I’m sure I have read somewhere...
Hi, i completed my RT and CT in August 2021 and like many others suffered from my skin around my throat and neck being burnt. I treated it with Flamazine and have rigorously moisturised and applied factor 50 when out in the sun. Fortunately my skin...
Hello, I have been diagnosed with T2 HP16 tonsil cancer. Yesterday I had my dental assessment and I got off lightly and only had one tooth removed from the rear of my mouth. I have a meeting on the 8 December with the dietitian and others, so I assume...
