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Hi everyone I have been given a date for biopsy of adenoid and tongue , it's 5th August which seems ages away when you just want it over, but I have some busy day planned next week so hopefully time will go quickly. Now just waiting to hear about Mri...
Hi. I have appointment to see consultant next week for PET CT & MRI results. I had PET CT nearly 4 weeks ago & MRI last week. I am getting more & more anxious & scared about the results. I had bilateral tonsillectomy in Jan, a PEG fitted in Feb & finished...
Hope this is ok to post. I bought one of these toothbrushes before my treatment started and never used it. It’s still in its packaging and I’m happy to post it on to anyone who needs one. Best wishes, Nicky
Hi everyone, since the hot weather started a couple of days ago my mouth has been drier obviously & I’ve managed that but my tongue is sore at the front , I can’t see anything there so not sure why , can anyone suggest anything to ease this , taking into...
hi everyone hope that you are all keeping well. I go by the name Mr jingles because I've written afew songs about cancer for cancer support and my experience being nearly four years a laryngectomy . it seems to me that whatever our bodies go through we...
For any gardeners or walkers out there, if you’re like me you’re constantly looking for ways to shield your neck after radiotherapy. Today, whilst trying to escape the sun in Salisbury, I came across this rather fetching U/V and U/W protective hat in...
Hi everyone, first post here so apologies if I'm not up to speed with things. For reference I'm a 47 year old man with no other health issues. Had an irritation towards the back of my throat for maybe a year or more. Eventually became concerned enough...
I am a married man 66 years in age waiting for the next stage which is magnets to be inserted for my new nose.
Hi Everyone Just looking for some feedback from those who have had a free flap graft taken from their forearm to be used in reconstructive surgery. I had this done in Feb this year to use to cover my palate. Everything is going well but was wondering...
