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Just been for mask fitting and I found it so claustrophobic. I got through fitting, just, but couldn't manage scan. Massive adrenaline rush, and had to stop. How the hell can I manage my panic/claustrophobia? I have to go back tomorrow for scan and I...
Hi I've had throat cancer and had 4wks radiotherapy plus had the all clear. But my voice is very croaky at times. I am worried about not being able to make myself understood and also I am a carer so I'm worried about my clients not understanding me. They...
Hi Just awaiting 100% diagnosis but this has been 'confirmed' I told its quite rare and inaccessible. Awaiting final biopsies which I understand takes 2 weeks??? Been told I have have level 2 lymph nodes and lingual tonsils???? Can anybody else diagnosed...
I've finished treatment just over 5 weeks ago. I had 2 chemo sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions for T4 N2 M0 left oropharyngeal SCC (grade3, p16 positive) This is my first cardio session in around 4 months Training started today for the Four Hospitals...
Had my chemo on Thursday afternoon and felt fine until yesterday evening The nausea and tiredness are just overwhelming! On ondansetron and maxolon and prednisolone for 5 days. This is definitely the worst I’ve felt so far. Feeling so fed up toda...
Hi. My husband this week has been given diagnosis of throat cancer at the base of the tongue and has spread into a couple of lymph nodes. I'm beside myself. He in his 50s fit but not that healthy. He smokes so obvs been told to pack in to have the best...
Hi everyone.. female, 29.. I was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer (right vocal cord) I am 11 sessions into my 20 sessions of radiotherapy and was doing well up until this week. I can barely swallow my own saliva.. have been prescribed morphine and pregabablin...
Hi there, we found out in the last couple of week my MIL has oesophagus cancer. She’s in her mid 80’a and fears drs and hospital. apparently it’s advanced, 8cm tumor in her lymph nodes and also her liver. She cannot eat and finds it painful to swallow...
Good morning, I'm having my PEG/ RIG fitted in wk3 of treatment rather than before it starts - did many others have it fitted mid treatment? The team must be anticipating that I'll be able to manage food in the first 2 weeks. It will be fitted on one...
