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Hi everyone. I have now had the peg/reg fitted (three days ago). The surgery is settling down. I had a great Consultant who did the procedure and had about 8 staff in the room. The procedure itself was mainly fine except for the tube being fed into my...
Hi all. Just thought I'd give an update and ask for reassurance about taking the leap to oramorph. Check my profile for more info. T4 N1 M0 Hpv+ I'm nearly 4 weeks in and I'm now on max codeine & pain managed well (apart from those pesky tongue...
Hi I’ve just recently been diagnosed and have the choice of the operation in two weeks or radiotherapy with a couple of bouts of chemo for six weeks. I’m just wondering what other people have chose. I know it’s an individual choice but I’m just wondering...
Hello all. I’m here again, daughter to 81 yr old mum who is almost 3 weeks post 6 week RT. so it’s definitely true what they say, recovery is tougher than treatment. Mum is doing well, the thick mucas has gone. The skin burn on her neck is barely visible...
Hi everyone , Just want a bit of reassurance really. I had a couple of packets of crisps last night ,bugles Bacon flavour and some lentil crisps which were a strong BBQ flavour , but since I ate them my tongue seems a tad sensitive /sore in several...
well no quite as I expected but went in to get the results of my PET and MRI scan today. They now dont think the cancer is in my throat as the PET scan showed a mass on my rectum. Now being referred urgently to the Colelrectal team , I guess its a step...
Hi I e had fantastic news today at my check up 3 weeks post op. My lymph nodes are clear and I don’t need any further treatment so no radiotherapy or chemotherapy. I must say I was very apprehensive at the thought of either. I had margins of 4.5 mm (...
First one done. It'll be easier now I know what to expect. My friend's turned up to surprise me afterwards! Helen x
Just got a call saying I need another biopsy they need more tissue from my tongue and take my tonsils out this time and something to do with the back of my nose I have been going through this for mo hs now it's so difficult on the mind I wish they find...
Hi all, finished chemo & radiotherapy in March 22, and continuing with regular scans and check ups. My consultant asked me about any concerns, and i replied that I've recently been having muscle spasms/cramps in my neck. He said to me, if it gets worse...
