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Hi all. 33 sessions of radiotherapy for thyroid cancer finished in June. I am 42. Before starting I had hospital dental appointment to check if any of my teeth needs removing, etc. Everything was fine, no removals. I was given advice on dental...
Hi, I’m new here. My husband has just been diagnosed with the above. We are devastated and very frightened. We never thought we’d be here again after he had prostate cancer 8 years ago, which was successfully treated. we are currently waiting to see...
There are a couple of useful webinars from Oracle Head and Neck Cancer coming up. The next one this month is by Prof Kevin Harrington on immunotherapy and next month’s is about diet and eating after treatment. Our own PFJTHS is sharing his experience...
Had my post treatment MRI last saturday . Have Oncologist appointment 3rd November . Feels like a long time to wait . Was told no news is good news by ENT doctor . Sorry but this feels a long wait and now every time phone goes i jump . I'm kind of wanting...
Hi, I am looking for information and support from anyone who has had the jaw bone replacement surgery which I am currently waiting to have. I am resigned to the fact that it needs to be done as all other treatments have failed and I am in constant pain...
Hi going for planning scans and mask moulding on monday... reading my clinic letter today,it looks like im having a double mask on my head so back and front.... Anyone had this? Bit scared of the thoughts of this.. X
18 months ago I had tors robotic surgery and neck dissection for small cell carcinoma in my tonsil bed. Everything been going fine. 3 weeks ago developed really sore throat on opposite side to surgery. Also noticed sore on side of tongue ( I have a...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some recent updates. I had some issues over the summer and a few scares; but, I'm very happy to report that my most recent scan (PET this time, due to my oncologist's concerns) came back ALL CLEAR! I'm am so very...
It’s been a year almost since my husband finished his last radiotherapy session. It’s been a horrible ride since. Radio caused severe tissue damage. He has had two near fatal bleeds and is now on feeding tube and had emergency tracheotomy. Anyone else...
I have recently being diagnosed with Parotid saliva duct cancer I’m 82 and have been offered ADT therapy (Testosterone) suppressant or surgery by removing the growth from the duct and rebuilding my face by taking a flap from my arm, also removing the...
