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Hello My husband has finally managed to tolerate feeds through his rig, thank you for all the advice. He has asked me to ask when people where able to eat after treatment and what were the first foods they tried. He is 4 weeks post radiotherapy and...
Hi everyone. As I posted the other day, my son is now cancer free. He hasn't worked for over 7 months. He has spoken to his boss and they are discussing his phased return to work. However, my son is very anxious on how he will cope. He will work from...
Hello everyone, My partner of almost 11 years and daddy to our 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with Cancer of the Tonsils at the end of November. He’s 44 years old. I’m not really sure why I joined nor what to say to be honest, as it’s not me with...
I came across this group as I was googling what I could do with countless bottles of Fortisip having had my PEG removed this afternoon. Although treated for stage 1 tongue cancer in 2006,17 &18 it's seemed just about bearable but in January last year...
Had my neck operation on the 13th December. Had to have a muscle and nerve removed as well. A 6 hour op followed by 6 days i Hospital .Home for Christmas. Having 3 teeth removed tomorrow and then 2 sessions of chemotherapy and 6 weeks of Radiotherapy...
Hi everyone I saw my consultant yesterday and was told that my scan was clear and I am doing ok. I am very happy about this and just wanted to share with everyone and say Thankyou to all on this site for their guidance snd support. I still have lots...
Hello Just to update my radiation burns are better ️ But now suffering really badly with thick saliva which is yellow/green to the point making me very nauseous and vomiting any recommendations for solutions or improve symptoms
Hey all, I had my 1st chemo yesterday for tonsil cancer - the 1st of 7, and my 1st 2 sessions of RT. I expected to feel rough but wow! I have 3 different anti-sickness meds which are just about keeping it at bay but I have no appetite and I don't think...
Hello This is my first post on this forum so I wanted to start by saying hello and also thanking people for their contributions. Although I haven’t posted before it’s been so helpful during what has been a horrible time and really kept me going. I...
Not the best news at this time of year but I am back on the roller coaster of treatment for my mouth cancer related to the lichen planus that I have had since I was in my 40’s. I have already had 2 operations one in 2013 and one in 2019 with radiotherapy...
