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Hello Again All. Almost 13 weeks Post-RT I have noticed a swelling on the front of my neck and it was mentioned in my video call with Macmillan support last week. I have been advised to use my Epimax cream and massage in a downward motion to help...
Following an ultrasound and core biopsy on a neck lump in August my gp told me I had cancerous lymph nodes and that cancer had also been seen in some saliva glands. A ct and mri failed to find a primary and the consultant told me that the cells from the...
Hi, 6 weeks ago I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer, I am receiving weekly chemotherapy and radiotherapy every day for 6 weeks. I am on day 10, I am finding it hard to swallow and have a really dry mouth. Please can anyone give me any tips to deal with...
Hi everyone, a bit of an update on my son, who many will know has undergone surgery for Mouth and Jaw cancer. He finished his final session f radiotherapy two weeks ago and has been doing remarkably well. However he is now having problems with the side...
I have duraphat tooth paste and Colgate mouthwash extra fluorine both prescribed by my GP the ENT doctors initially prescribed it but I have been having it now for years prescribed by my GP a and get it every month on repeat prescription
During my video call with the support team this morning, I heard the magic words, “Stop the overnight Jevity feeds”. I have to keep the RIG Tube in place for the time being but I can hardly express what this means to me; no more disturbed sleep patterns...
Hi, I'm currently in week 5 of 6 chemo-radiation and now developing a sore mouth with with ulcers. I've tried Gelclair and it doesn't seem to be very effective, has anyone any other suggestions? I'm also using difflam and calphasol mouthwashes and...
Just been diagnosed last Thursday. Not really sure what to expect. Don't know much at the moment. Talking to surgeon on Friday. Not very good with this computer stuff either.
Hi there, I came across this group last night, i had some great feedback. So my husband was diagnosed with stage 2 tonsil cancer 4 weeks ago, (5 months after going to the doctors) the day after my best friend passed away from cancer, his father also...
Hi everyone- my dad is in the hospice now after being diagnosed with throat and neck cancer on 1st sept he’s here to get on top of the pain before going home to die. he hasn’t eaten for three weeks and onlY drinks complan and low alcohol bitter…yesterday...
