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Hi this is a post just checking in everyone’s ok ? Hazel
Hi, my husband successfully completed chemo radiotherapy 19 months ago now and is doing really well considering what he has been through. I still regularly check in on this forum as it got us through a very tough time and the help and support is invaluable...
Can't get a petscan for between 4 and 8 weeks or Unless I travel 5 hrs each way My care team seem to think its not needed even though they put me forward . But my thinking is yes my throrax was clear But as its going to be at least 4 or 5 weeks...
Not sure if it's me or not, has it gone quiet on here the last 24 hours? I haven't seen any new posts for a day now. Ray.
I'm starting my CRT today and feeling quite apprehensive. My mouth does not open wide as it is, due to surgery 6 weeks ago to remove gum, palate, part of my cheek bone and turbinates. I had a free flap reconstruction. I have learned to eat, everything...
Hi All Happy new year (& there must have been times we have all wondered if we would say that again - so very thankful) I am nearly 3 years post treatment & all is pretty good, thanks to great hospital staff, friends & family &, I truly believe, a...
Hello everyone. I went to my doctors in June 2025 with what looked like a bee sting or an insect bite that wouldnt heal. 6th July Referred to Dermatology dept at Salford Royal Hospital where they said I would need an excision biopsy and referred me...
Hi, my name is Dean. In July 2025 I was diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma after a lump grew on the bridge of my nose. In August 2025 I had a Rhinectomy and my nose was rebuilt with bone and tissue from my left wrist. Following this I had 6 weeks...
Hi everyone, This is more a rant to get my emotions out ,the dry scratchy feeling at the back of my throat is quite unforgiving at the moment ,I'm putting it down to scar tissue or fibrosis, maybe the time of year ?, my consultant says there is nothing...
Hi all Had my staging come back today, T2N2bM0. Still don’t know if HPV pos or neg as yet, have appointment with oncology doctor on Thursday afternoon so may find out then. Can then hopefully sort out treatment, the waiting for everything is still the...
