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Delighted to share that I got the green light this morning. My PET CT scan confirmed that I responded excellently to my tongue cancer treatment. No sign of the disease. Was diagnosed in December with base of the tongue cancer plus secondary cancer...
Hi everyone i have been diagnosed with vocal chord cancer diagonosis Was april 2022 i am struggling ti come ti terms with this diagnosis i son know how to think
Hi all, I popped up and introduced myself about 3 weeks into my treatment of 30 RT and 5 chemotherapy for cancer of the right tonsil, tongue base and lymph nodes. I couldn’t be more thankful for all the support I was given on here as it made me see...
Hi all, I just thought I would update you as everyone has been extremely helpful putting my mind at ease in this new journey we find ourself in. So after hubby's tonsillectomy, 6 days later being admitted in hospital with a bleedout and infection, he...
Well I'm now two years after treatment. Living my best life and 99% back to normal, only minor dry mouth issues and feeling very blessed. I still appreciate the support and advice that I received from members in this group. Thank you and good luck to...
Hello, it’s now 5 weeks after my chemo/radiotherapy first few weeks were horrendous with saliva and mucus which I no is a common side effect and has got a lot better with time . I went for my first follow up appointment last week with Doctor and Diet...
Hi everyone, my treatment started yesterday chemo radiation, since then I’ve had a constant headache but what is really causing me discomfort is this horrific heartburn , I can’t even sip water so I doubt if I will be eating later , I’ve even taken an...
Hi everyone so I have had 3 radiotherapy appts so far, having 30. I have started with side effects already I think. I didn’t expect them yet and anxious how bad it’s going to get. having treatment on my neck and palate. my neck (prev dissection 12w...
Hi, this is my first time on here. My husband who is 55 was diagnosed with HPV+ tonsil cancer in October 2021.The tumour was T4 with a lot of cancer on his tongue also. He started chemo radiotherapy on 29 October 2021 and finished treatment on 16th December...
Hi All, I had a post-radiotherapy check-up at Dundee Dental Hospital on Thursday and they were delighted to report that there were no abnormalities. I am so glad that I opted to retain my teeth as they initially suggested that some folks have their...
