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Been back to see my consultant today, I was expecting to be told yet again that they didn't have the results back still but they were and was met with a sea of faces. Good news is my nodule is clear, but they will be keeping a watch on it. They aren...
Hello - I haven't posted for a while so wanted to give an update on recover. 12 weeks ago today I had my final RT treatment! I'm having my RIG removed on Monday!! I've experienced the common ups and downs of recovery and some days /weeks seemed like...
Exactly 3 years after I was put on the 2WW pathway and I went for a routine ENT follow-up today and guess what... Suspicious "bump" under my tongue at the base. Pre-op done. Panendocopy slated (TBC) for next Wednesday. I could really do without this!...
Hi My dad was diagnosed with terminal mouth cancer in March 2021, given 6 months to live, had radiotherapy and then went in to palliative care. I read an article in the guardian about immunotherapy and pushed my dads consultant to try it, and he started...
Hello, My second post. I had the first meeting with my treatment team today, after my diagnosis, and it went well. The throat cancer is localised to one tonsil and a small part of my neck. It is HP 16 positive, which means it is easier to treat. I...
Hello, My name is Steve and on Saturday an ENT consultant told me I had tonsil cancer. I am meeting with my treatment team today to discuss treatment. I understand the cancer is localised to one tonsil and has not spread. After the initial shock...
We all know how important proper nutrition is while having Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy yet we are often left unable to. There have been lots of ingenious tips from the members in the community so with grateful thanks and inspiration from Minmax ...
So met with the consultant today and whilst happy that the surgical aspects have dealt with the original tumour, he confirmed both sides of neck have cancer present. back same time next week for oncologist ahead of RT and Chemo. I think I had let myself...
The RIG tube is gone, finally! I'll be able to wear a slinky dress for my birthday on Friday Heading to a lovely gastro pub in Cheshire and the menu has plenty of 'safe' options for me (along with a glass of champagne with my name on it)! Helen xx
been told I need to have a lump on neck below ear removed , I have had a scan and FNA and told its cancerous. He mentioned skin graph so I am assuming its just in the one place. He says they do these the whole time which is reassuring. It kind of feels...
