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Hello, I am struggling to find someone who has had the same or similar surgery to me. My cancer was in upper gum, sinuses, cheek and roof of my mouth. This was all removed with a free flap reconstruction. I have also lost the ability to smile on the left...
I have just read a post about difficulties with someone's regular dentist missing the cancer and the person has had to change dentists. My dentist also missed my cancer despite my requests for appointments and voicing my concern. My gum had split and...
2 benign solitary fibrous tumours in neck- operation was scheduled for October 2025 - day before it was cancelled as no i.t.u bed for me...but as we were already down in Birmingham (long way from home) I had an up to date mri and ct scan....then back...
I have inoperable face and neck cancer stage 4. Trying to get my head around it all
Hello, it is a long time since I posted anything as I am pleased to say my husband got through his chemotherapy & radiotherapy for oraphalagyl cancer last year and so far it looks as though it has been beaten. Tiredness and regaining strength, taste apart...
Finally back home 5 weeks later. Exhausted. The op was longer and more serious than they thought. 16 hours in theatre followed by 5 days in intensive care. Finally made it to ward only to be sent back hours later to ICU as breathing not right. Had serious...
Hi I am new here. I am 65 and have recently had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma on top lip under nose Plus had neck dissection to remove lymph nodes Having hard time at moment as been advised to have 7 weeks radiotherapy to prevent re urrence...
Hello. I’ve posted once before but mainly just scrolling and finding inspiration in others experience. In my 9th week post radiation treatment. Had 6 week check with nurse practitioner who reassured me healing was going as expected although I was worried...
I was diagnosed just over 6 weeks ago with stage 4A cancer of the gum, sinuses, soft palate and facial bone. It came as a real shock as I was really healthy and active, have never smoked, very moderate drinker, social only. I am 69, 70 in March but lead...
Hi Everyone , My mouth and throat seem a lot dryer through these cold weather days , especially back of throat the side that had most treatment, does this weather affect anyone else like this ? Happy new year to everyone xxx
