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Hi there Looking to find out anyone who has had a larygectomy and how they coped and how they have recovered I have been told I will have this end November beginning of December time thank you in advance
Hi, hope everyone is doing well, or at least keeping their spirits up! My partner was recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, T3. He is currently undergoing 6 weeks of radiotherapy with 2 rounds of chemo. He also has a Peg inserted. The cancer was only...
Hi I am now 5 weeks post radiotherapy I had 30 sessions, Every day I felt things were improving pain minimal, appetite returning, energy levels up, skin on neck improving. All was going well but this last week I have found myself sleeping a lot my energy...
Hello everyone, I hope everybody is doing okay, My brother-in-law has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the larynx which we understand is a very rare type of cancer in this area. Would really appreciate any information that anybody may be able...
Hi just had to see of anyone has any experience of hearing loss or problems with cistplatin chemo? My husband has unfortunately had a full laryngectomy last year but the cancer has come back so is now having chemo and radiotherapy at the moment on a high...
Hi all, I am now on day 18 of 30 radiotherapy treatments for laryngeal cancer. Before any diagnosis I weighed in around 102 kg which for my height is too heavy I am 5ft 11" So I tried to lose some weight and on diagnosis I was 94.6 kg. On day 18...
Good afternoon All, I trust we are all doing ok? I've started my fourth and final week of radiotherapy on my larynx and am so impressed by the treatment and care given to me by the medical teams. One thing that has always intrigued me is the medical...
Hello to you all, new here first post. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago, Laryngeal Cancer Grade T2 going to start radiotherapy in a few weeks. I’ve had Dysplasia for about 12 years, regular checkups my only symptoms are hoarseness but that’s it, no probs swallowing...
Hi My husband finished 7 weeks of RT end of March. 10/6 is booked for full body scan and 4/7 we meet with consultant for results. The 12 weeks post treatment in some ways is worse than the 7 weeks of treatment. Side effects seem to be changing, some...
Hi ,I had a Laryngectomy seven weeks ago now ,after a month in Addenbrookes I have been at home three weeks I think I am coping OK at the moment , sleeping a lot better now although I tend to cough just after I lay down in bed ,but that's getting better...
