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Hi all, Been silent for a while as life has taken over and been really busy. 2nd April marked a year since I rang the bell. For the most part life is normal again. I do get tired, but that is partly the RA and partly wanting to live life again. I...
Had treatment for BOT P16 + SCC last year. Was also in lymph nodes in neck. Had tors followed by chemoradiation. Just had a scare as post treatment PET scan showed hot spots in opposite side of neck and still in base of tongue Pleased to say that...
Hi guys I'm 8 months post treatment for base of tongue and neck cancer. I'm feeling really well and starting to get back to normal eating. The main problem I have now is that my mouth never feels clean and I'm constantly worrying in case my breath is...
Hi everyone, I’m wondering how it took before you all started noticing an improvement in taste buds and dealing with dry mouth. I’m only 10 days post treatment so appreciate it’s early days but really am keen to think I can start eating something soon...
Has anyone gone against the advise from the specialist not oncologist to NOT have teeth out for radiotherapy & had no problems during & after their treatment , their teeth have been fine , could you tell me your experiences please ? X
It is now 17 months since I completed my radiotherapy and it has been rather a ride as all of you know who have had a major operation for oral cancer followed by 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Dr. Peter Harvey’s essay on ‘After the Treatment Finishes – Then...
I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma of the right tongue base and tonsil which had also spread to lymph nodes and started treatment 30 radiotherapy and 5 chemotherapy on 21st March. I’ve been sat in the background reading a lot of your comments...
My husband was diagnosed with cancer of the tonsil and 2 adjacent lymph nodes. He was operated on last September. He started 33 sessions of radiotherapy on the 20th December combined with 5 once a week sessions of chemotherapy. By the time he finished...
Not really that important in the grand scheme of things I guess and I won't be shaving while I have the staples in (they are coming out on Monday) but anyone have any tips for shaving after a neck dissection? Neck is pretty swollen and numb from my...
Hi Everyone I have been doing okay, I’m back at work, and running most days, training for the London marathon in aid of Macmillan. I need a bit of advice please as my husband thinks I am being too anxious. Recently the back of my tongue feels sore and...
