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hello everyone. Just an update on my recovery after treatment. I am coming up to 4 weeks post treatment now and just wanting some tips from everyone. I am starting to try little bites of new foods. Taking advice from you all when I have asked before....
Wow, What a journey this has been. When my cancer was detected i was asked if i wanted to be part of the Torpedo Trial which uses the proton beam. I agreed and was accepted. Treatment wise this involved 2 chemotherapies plus 33 proton infusions...
Hi my name is Abbad and I’m looking to find some information regarding Oromucosal squamous cell carcinoma (oral Cancer). My Aunty has my diagnosed with stage 4 Oromucosal squamous cell carcinoma she wants to come to UK to have her treatment as the doctors...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with base tongue cancer and stage 3 secondary in neck lymph nodes. It has been a rollercoaster 6 weeks. Sadly he had a peg fitted last Monday before starting r iotherapy. The team said it was precautionary . Things...
Hi I am knew here, was only diagnosed with Oropharyngeal cancer 3 weeks ago and to start my radiotherapy next Monday 11 October. Can anybody give me advice on what to expect please. Thank you
Hi all, I’m new to this so please be kind! My husband was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in May, primary tumor with secondary in lymph nodes on both sides of neck. Treatment consistent of RT daily for 7 weeks and 3 rounds of chemo although he was too...
Having been diagnosed with stage 1 oesophageal cancer earlier this year, I have completed 30 sessions of RT and 2 sessions of CT. I saw my consultant last week and she was very pleased with my progress. However I am still unable to swallow - not even...
I start my RT in under 4 weeks, 6 weeks so 30 sessions, and I'll be given 6 sessions of chemo so 1 a week As I'm having RT to both tonsil sites they want me to have a feeding tube, which I'm dead against, in fact I hate the very thought of it. How...
Spelling is hopeless. My MRI came back this week . Found a leason have to Have a pet scan. But don't know much about pet scan and what leasons are. Does this mean my cancer is back. Finished my radiotherapy in june
Diagnosed officially last Monday start chemo on Tuesday all a bit of an emotional n scary whirlwind!!!
