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So my Grandmother got told in December 2020 she had sinus cancer and that due to it spreading there was nothing they could ultimately do. She lasted 15 and a bit months and it was absolutely heartbreaking watching her go through this very fast progression...
Hi. New to this. I have a mass in my left sinus that the ent has put me on the cancer pathway. Had CT and MRI and having biopsy under general next week. Really worried although currently no diagnosis. When I saw the ENT after my CT he had a Macmillan...
Has any 5 or 6 years later suffer from any sore neck and cramp in jaw could it be tthrew the radio trearment or can just be wear and tear thanks x
When I was having RT in the winter I needed something soft to keep my neck warm. I bought a number of polyester neck buffs. I have four unopened ones if anybody would like them. Unisex and brightly coloured. I’d like to pass them so if anybody wants...
Hi Everyone I’m a 50 yo male diagnosed last Thursday with tongue tumour. Family and friends have been brilliant and supportive, I’m in good spirits but under no illusion about the road ahead. Nathan
So... I've just been thrown ino a new world! I've just been diagnosed HPV P16 positive. I'm waiting for scans to find the primary source and a treatment plan whilst hopping from being really positive to blubbing my eyes out worrying about everyone else...
Hello , I’m new to this group. So glad I’ve found it. I’m 9 months from treatment end and oh boy really didn’t expect any of these ongoing side effects. So good to realise I’m not alone. Family and friends are a great support but I or them, didn’t realise...
I am 17 days post op , and still have n.g tube as I have a swallow test leak . Can anyone tell me if it's likely that it will heal. I have another swallow test on the 17th of March and I'm dreading it ! I was diagnosed on the 16th of Jan on my first...
Hi I am new here my husband has just been diagnosed (today) with tongue cancer and it is in his lymph nodes. They have also found a small spot on his chest which he is going for a pet scan this week. We have a 2 year old girl and we are in shock. I don...
Hi everyone I'd like to share some very good news with you. The PET scan result has determined that the "very large tumour" (the oncologist's description) that had spread from my left hand tonsil into the tongue base, saliva gland, and around the carotid...
