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Hello again. Today I had my swallow observed by the nurse, and it seems that there is tightness in the throat muscles causing me to need to swallow 4 or 5 times for even a sip of water to go down, and sometimes it comes out of my nose and makes such squelching...
I have been asked many questions regarding my partners (46yrs old) experience with using propolis, so I thought I would write a bit on here publicly so everyone can see it. I am not medically trained so it is only our experience with using it. My partner...
Hello I saw consultant yesterday ( week 8 post treatment) He’s happy for me to move to supplementary shakes & arrange PEG removal. I see dietician next week so will push for this as I hate the PEG. Has anyone else moved to Scandishakes? Do they...
Hi all, Hope you're all doing well. I remember someone suggesting a link called a little bit of salt some time ago... but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know of it or can tell me where to find it? I'm week 5 post treatment (35 radio 2 of 3...
Hi everyone I had chemo and radiotherapy Aug- Oct 2021 for left tonsilar cancer (HPV) plus one lymph node. I had 2 x chemo and 35 radios. I spent 2 weeks in hospital due to dehydration . I've had, like others, multiple ulcers in my mouth and one particularly...
Hello. Finished treatment for tonsil and lymph nodes cancer 7 weeks ago. Any advice for what to use during day for dry mouth and throat. Already using Oralieve spray and the biotene gel . Any other products you recommend please?
Just a quick question, do you still put moisturizer on your neck when it's blistering?
Hi All. It’s good to see the sound advice and encouragement still being given out to those unfortunate enough to find themselves in here. I remember those early, dreadful days so vividly and will be forever grateful for the support I found in here. So...
Hi, 8 sessions of radiotherapy, 2 chemo. feel tired and low sometimes, I started PEG as I can eat, food makes me feel sick…. but I try to stay positive ,so thanks to God , science and family and friends x painful and sore throat- any advice please...
Good morning, I have an appointment at the dentist tomorrow for x-rays and to see the dental hygienist so I'm going to call the dentist this morning to ask if it's okay to do just a few days before treatment starts. Any advice appreciated! It's an appointment...
