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Hi all, I had tongue cancer surgery with 60% tongue removal and flap reconstruction from my thigh 5 weeks ago. My chin / neck are still swollen and my throat hurts. My tongue is so swollen that I can still only manage thin smooth fluids, not even purées...
Hi , I was discharged from hospital yesterday, chest infection. I managed to finish RT but not chemo. Discharge with antibiotics , not much advice. My radiograph sad I can use nebulizer to loose phlegm, so I did buy . Now , did you use it if yes how ...
Good afternoon everybody I completed my course of 30 shots of Radiotherapy 8weeks ago and found it hard going Throat is improving but still sore Swallowing a little easier and taste has slightly returned Main problem is the texture of food feels...
I'm almost 4 week post Radiotherapy and simply can't stop being sick. I had a partial glossectomy in March, all went well but I had to have chemotherapy (4 sessions) and radiotherapy (30 sessions) to the lymph nodes in my neck. Was doing OK until week...
Hi everyone. So I saw my consultant last week & scan result show ‘all clear’. Some swelling still due to radiation but nothing to worry about. Will see ENT consultant in Sept ( last saw him in June) & oncologist in Nov. I now need to think about going...
Hi all again. Its all happening quickly now after weeks of waiting. I have the pet ct scan tomorrow, the ultrasound biopsies on my neck lump on Friday. Next Tuesday I have the biopsies on my throat. The MDT is next Wednesday the 10th. I have my brothers...
Hi everyone , I have been trying to get hold of my consultant since last Friday the pre assessment team contacted him, and 2 secretary's have messaged him and I do get they are busy and don't expect to speak directly to him.but why can't he answer my...
Good afternoon guys and dolls. Yesterday was the best day of my life!!! Went to see my consultant for my scan results!! He had a good look in my mouth, camera up nose to get a good look and a good feel of my neck, he really kept me waiting hahaha...
All good news, tube came out as planned and he has continued eating more and more, still likes gravy or sauces to make it easier but back having an occasional packet of skips or quavers and eating his sweets again, alas no chocolate, still too gloopy...
Hi I am gopal .I am suffering from base of tongue and 2 lymph node cancer. Took radiation and chemo last year but not effective. Now I am taking immunotherapy and chemo combination treatment. Will it be effective. Can anyone advice please.
