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Hi everyone , had another call from the hospital and my MRI has been cancelled this afternoon as the machine has broken down (Apparantly it's happening a lot at William Harvey hospital) the team have reeboked me at another hospital but can't get in for...
Hello ....new member here. My husband, 74, was diagnosed with a T4 cancer after a huge bleed from his throat in February. He was given perhaps a few weeks/ few months to live after 5 days in ICU The tumour is large and encases his right carotid artery...
Hi all. Just been diagnosed with to tongue cancer today following biopsy few days ago. I have had jaw xray and bloods done today. Waiting for scan date next. Then see what happens. Bit of a shock obviously but I am up for the fight.
Hi Does anyone have an experience of Salivary gland cancer thanks
Hi all, new to this forum. I have cancer in the base of tongue thanks to the HPV . Am looking for recommendations on steamers or nebulisers to buy to deal with the mucous problem. Just finished week one or RT and Chemo Tomás
Hello new member recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my lymph node and it be in my throat stage 3 so quite small but still very worrying. I have been told today I will be having radiotherapy five times a week and chemotherapy once a week for...
Operation set for 11 July taking away teeth the roof of my mouth leaving holes to nasal passage and sinuses. Putting in a plate and screwing it in place. What I fear is gagging. I have tried dentures before £160 NHS one that I couldn't tolerate but I...
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone who's on immunotherapy has noticed any changes in their throat since starting treatment ? I've noticed some changes to my hearing which was virtually gone before I started treatment but it fluctuates and its the...
Hi everyone hospital rang and I have an urgent MRI tommorow at 2pm. I'm not overly worried about it as had one before but went in feet first last time . Does anyone know how long after the scan they give you the results ? I'm assuming if it is something...
Has anyone here, after diagnosis and prior to treatment, sought a second opinion from another oncologist etc? And if so how easy was it to get access to all your test results etc for forwarding to the new consultant? Thanks in advance for any info.
