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I had Tonsil Cancer 7 years ago but i have an ongoing prescription problem with the Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash Which Boots the chemist informs there is a country wide manufacturing problem. Can someone help me please.
Hi, Just thought I'd keep you all to date. Today my consultant phoned me up to tell me that at this stage I'm cancer free. I have an appointment next week with him and my medical team to go through a plan for recovery from treatment. Its bloody awesome...
Hi my name is Karen I have recently been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. I have a small tumour in my nasal cavity and localised spreading to my lymph glands. I am awaiting a PET scan to check for further spread. Assuming there has been no further...
Hiya all.. I got adenocarcinoma nose cancer inside I haven't come across much talk about any kind of cancer of the nose..i just wondering if i am looking in the wrong place..i be grateful for an information thanks
Hiya all.dont no if you can help i got nose cancer but i don't see much on here about who had it or much information about..am i looking in wrong places..be grateful for any help..thanks
Hi Everyone In brief I have hpv right tonsil, cancer ,stage 1 and 1 node I am having surgery on Tuesday at the Freeman Newcastle. Removal of tumour and neck dissection. What is the recovery from surgery like and any advice would be helpful.
Hello! I've just been diagnosed with Cancer in my neck after various scans, biopsies, Tonsillectomy, etc. It's taken around four months from my initial GP appointment. Not sure of the specifics just yet, but I've now been referred for a PET scan...
Today I was back in the classroom teaching for the first time in nearly 10 months. It was great! I managed fine with lots of water, gum & biotene dry mouth gel. Phew! Just a few weeks ago I did not think I’d ever be back at work again & now I feel so...
Can anyone help .i am having radiotherapy on my neck can people say whether it's worth the pain I know everyone is different
Hi, Just joined, still waiting for biopsy results, but everything pointing towards a possible Olfactory Neuroblastoma, been ongoing for many months before diagnosis. Fairly rare apparently, so not too hopeful of finding someone with same thing but you...
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