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Nasopharyngeal cancer. Finished my last phase of treatment two weeks ago. The treatment was 35 treatments of radiotherapy. I stopped eating orally at the beginning of week 4 and have been using a NG tube and Fortisip and still am now more than two weeks...
Hi, So i went deaf and got tinnitus after my op in December (maxillectomy reconstruction of palate). under maxfax team. Finally got to see ENT today, he said nothing much they can do, i have fluid behind my ear drum. They can put grommets in but it...
Ai, today isxthe day! I quote: 'multiple extractions to accomodate RT" As yet I haven't seen anybody from the Maxificcal Team, so until I get to the hospital I have no real idea how many!!!! Right now I am trying to stay very calm but I'm terrified!!...
Hi all - I am on day 16 of radiotherapy to my right tonsil (unilateral, not to the neck) and my throat suddenly became excruciatingly painful. I don't have mouth ulcers per se, it's more that the skin on the back of my throat (internal) and roof of my...
Hi guys Its just over a year since I finished my treatment for base of tongue cancer. I feel really well again, have my energy back and I'm living life to the full. I'm able to eat a pretty normal diet except for meat and poultry and I've managed to...
I had my regular check up today (palpating and nasoscope) with my very thorough and attentive surgeon, and all was well. However, I’m just a bit puzzled as to why I’m still on two-monthly checks coming up to two years post treatment. I reported feeling...
Had my laser on my throat and had some of the back of my tongue removed I aslo had a neck dissertation I am in a bit of pain I been told to go on a soft food diet could anyone help as the only think I am eating is mousse does anyone else no what I could...
I have been having lots of problems getting the stuff out clogging my airway. It's very sticky and hard to get out. I thought I was going to die the other day so hard to breathe until I got some out. I drink meal replacements and can eat a few soups....
Hi Everyone I have HPV right tonsil Cancer 1 node. I have surgery on Tuesday to remove tumour,muscle and lymph nodes.I am not sure how many as it only showed in 1.Apparently I will have a NG tube in when I returned from Surgery is this standard practice...
Morning everyone just a question about working after treatment. My husband has a very physical job and although his workplace have been amazing, he doesn’t get sick pay but they have continued to pay him since day 1 of his diagnosis. However, I can...
