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Hello, I've just joined and this seemed like the most relevant discussion - please correct me if wrong. My dad had surgery 18 months ago (melanoma removal and lymph nodes removed - left side of his face - cut from ear to mid neck)). 18 months...
Hi all We saw the MDT yesterday armed with questions. We asked what the chances of radiation after surgery were and were told 100% with a 50% chance of chemotherapy. My husband said he felt he didn't like the idea of making that decision as he would...
Hi All, I would really appreciate any advice from anyone who has maybe been in a similar situation to me or know somebody who has. Last October I was told I have four lesions in my head and neck. One of them which is located in the deep parotid gland...
I’m really wanting to hear from someone else in a same or similar position to a family member of mine. They have recently been diagnosed with throat cancer after finding a lump in the neck. They have had tors for removal on tonsils and base of tongue...
Hello just looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with stage 3 tongue cancer April 2024. I had hemi glossectomy April 2024 neck dissection and as 2 lymph nodes contained cancer cells i had, radiotherapy finished July 2024. Last few days I've had a...
Hi all - joined group today. Lots to take in - my story so far…. Visited gp end of May this year for swollen gland in neck - dr “fast tracked” me for test. Ultra sound and biopsy. Biopsy found nothing - I later found out it was inconclusive. Cat scan...
Hello everyone. I have just been diagnosed, cancer in the Trachea. This is my second time here. First time was in 2019. Back then I had a rare cancer on my vocal chords. Because of that and the skill of my then consultant surgeon it was discovered that...
Hi folks. Stan and I have moved home to Shropshire. I whole week without landline, mobile signal or internet. We actually had to talk to each other. I’ve missed lots here but trying to catch up now. All looks well looked after.
I have to ask the oncologist for a written letter about where I am with my diagnosis and my treatment cause am trying to get medical cannabis does the oncologist need to give me one if I ask thanks
Hi, it’s lovely to see some names on here of people I recognise from 10 years ago when my OH was treated for tongue cancer. After a tough time (two major surgeries as the free flap failed, 6 weeks RT) OH got back to work and we’ve had a lot of good times...
