People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hi All I am pleased to join the group. I have cancer in my left tonsil and left lymph nodes. I am 18 out of 30 radiotherapy sessions done and 2 out of 6 chemotherapy sessions. I have missed 2 chemo sessions due to not being well enough, but hoping to...
Hi all, just finished week 1. Yuppie it was interesting week as i had chemo first day, as you know. All was good, but today i am tired and salty taste in the mouth not nice, but thats part of the journey spoke to my nurse and i find out how my...
As I had a hospital appointment for Diabetic Retinopathy on Wednesday my partner, Wilma, and myself had an LFT each and Wilma tested Coronavirus positive on Tuesday; I was negative. I called the hospital, Ninewells, and they told me to attend as normal...
Hi all, I recently posted to introduce myself - I was diagnosed with hpv+ SCC in my right tonsil, with a suspected lymph node that was next to the tumour and slightly enlarged. I opted for surgery first to see if the node was involved, so 2 weeks ago...
I'm eating a lot better now and are hopefully having my peg out on Monday. I had a big delivery of Fortisips on Thursday, even though I still had loads left over and now have nearly a dozen boxes of 24 I asked my nutritionist if Nutricia would...
So after many weeks I was actually told officially after all biopsy results that I have cancer. The tumour apparently is on the back wall of my throat, it's in the lymph glands and lingual tonsil. I've been referred to the specialist N and T Cancer Unit...
Hiya..just wondering have any 1.had a cancer call adenocarcinoma inside nose or any other cancer inside nose as it is very rare. I just like to no more about it.the plan was to have it removed and 6 weeks radiotherapy.. But when i had it remove 4weeks...
Hi , I was on good waywith my treatment even the pain and all bad things and on Monday I did LFT and I have covid. Temp and even more pain -throat. Soooo painful. Luckily I still have radiotherapy but my chemo stopped I hope I can restart next week...
Hi any one on here who had a rare cancer The nose call adenocarcinoma..or any other cancer in nose like to hear from you if you got any experience with these cancers.. Thanks
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007