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Hi everyone, first time on here. Diagnosed with Ca tonsill 17 years ago, had a radical neck disection and split lip mandibotomy followed by a grueling regime of chemo radiation. Had 16 great years despite the physical restrictions but it has now returned...
Sorry I have not been back with an update but here now. We managed to get away albeit that it was hard work and not much of an holiday for me as husband was tired and didn't really want to do much and slept through most of the time but we did it somehow...
Hello. I have just joined. I had an operation for a right side adenoma in April, and following analysis, it was then diagnosed as a right parotid carcinoma. After a second operation, a lower neck dissection to remove lymph nodes (which were clear of...
Lost eye and struggles to eat and talk
Hi my husband has neck cancer & has had 2 lots of chemotherapy & is in week 4 of radiotherapy. He finds eating sooo hard, but the fortisip liquids make him nauseous or even sick . Any recommendations ? The nurse has said if he doesn’t eat , they’ll put...
Hi All, I'm new here. Yesterday, we were told my dad has only months to live. In May, he was diagnosed with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma which developed on the tongue. He had a 10 hour operation and grafts on his tongue which required a hospital...
It will be 2 weeks since treatment tomorrow but no changes yet. Still swelling, no taste, just drinking water really. Sleeping slightly better. Where are others at this stage so far please.
Got the all clear a few months ago but have had a sore throat for a few days , Contacted nurse today and she has arranged for me to see consultant in about 2 weeks time . Silly question really but whats the likely hood of this reappearing after the all...
Has anyone had throat cancer along with a tremendous amount of radiation damage to the throat to the extent of not being able to swallow and being put on a feeding tube? I am hoping someone can offer me some hope and advice on how they were able to swallow...
Hi Guys, I had my first of 30 radiation therapy sessions today. I had all the info and warnings of possible side effects, but I was surprised that I was so tired after the first session and also that i was in so much pain after only one session. I had...
