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Hi Guys, This time last year I was half way through my 33 radiation sessions. I had surgery for ACC of the left submandibular Glad on the 13th of July. Since then I have had regular appointments with the MaxFax surgeon who carried out the surgery. However...
Moved from SSCC to a normal ward yesterday so progress on track. Will write more when it takes longer than 34 minutes this felt like if didi thanks for kinds messages.
I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in May, the cancer is HPV strain and was only on the left tonsil but had started to grow into the muscle. Treatment was 3 rounds of Cisplatin and 35 days of radiation. I finished radiation 8 weeks ago and am still struggling...
My ex partner was diagnosed with cancer of the voice box two years ago, he had extensive chemo (6 sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions. He was quite ill afterwards and continued to have cameras and reg checks however he went last Fri and the consultant...
Hi, I had cancer of the Tonsils treated by radiotherapy and chemo in 2005. Due to my age (45) I got high doses of both. 15 years on, living the dream in Cornwall, I had an abscess under a molar that just wouldn't heal. After unsuccessful root canal...
Hi everyone, I have read a lot of your stories and can honestly say I have found strength in each and every one of them. My husband today starts 6 weeks chemo and radio for tonsil cancel which has grown into the side of his neck muscle. Surgery not...
Hi, I wasn't sure whether to post here or in the 'I'm new' bit, so apologies if this is the wrong place...I'm new I have been to get my diagnosis and treatment plan today. It is my right tonsil but they cannot operate so I have been told radiotherapy...
Not been on here for a few weeks as life has been busy. I've broken my own work limit rules and am re-setting this weekend. Had my 3 monthly check a couple of weeks ago with my main consultant. He was happy and so was my slt. Voice a bit scratchy, but...
Hi there, I hope all you folk are doing ok or as well as can be expected. Late 40’s male. Don’t feel like writing a whole load of stuff about me as the last 3 months, all I have done via text/email/conversation is talk about my sh1**y situation but...
Hi folks. Thought I'd share an update. Unfortunately after the the punctured lung and COVID which left me in hospital for a week, I am now unable to have a general anaesthetic for the TORS to go ahead. This was scheduled for next week to find my primary...
