Salivary Gland Cancer UK is a charity for those with rare salivary gland cancers such as adenoid cystic carcinoma.
Our aim? To build an information and support network for people affected by, or treating, these conditions.
We organise regular networking meetings in the UK for patients, caregivers, clinicians and researchers.
We give you opportunities to input into ground-breaking research projects.
We’re working to improve access to the newest therapies.
We support all salivary gland cancers.
We’re focused on patients and clinicians working together to drive research and increase knowledge.
So why not join our network? Visit our website for more details.
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Recently diagnosed, nice to hear your story 😊 thank you for sharing.
Thank you for supporting our channel. Best wishes.
Thank you . I wish I had the chance to see this video in 2022 when I was first diagnosed . It would have greatly helped me .
We're really glad to hear it was helpful. We hope that our videos support SGC patients, carers, clinicians and researchers alike. Thanks for supporting our channel.
We pray for ur good health.May the creator give u full recovery soon
Thanks for your support.
God bless sir
Thanks for your support.
Brave 👩🏻 woman x
Thanks for supporting our channel.
I love how you bravely talk with positivity. I’m diagnosed with MUCOEPIDERMOID carcinoma and had a couple of surgeries and soon will start my Proton therapy in UK. How can I be part of the community?
Hello, we hope you find support by being a part of our community. You're able to join our network on the SGC-UK website here: www.salivaryglandcancer.uk/get-involved/join-our-network/
You also might like to know that we are having our next gathering on Sat Oct 19th in London, UK and online. Our gatherings are attended by patients and their caregivers, as well as treating clinicians and those doing research into SGC's. It would be great to have you join us. Details are on the website www.salivaryglandcancer.uk/get-involved/our-events/.
I had this cancer when I was a kid. I had the tumor for 7 years before having it removed thinking it was just a growth. The odd thing at the time was the tumor grew behind my ear. I had my surgery done at Sloan Kettering. I never had any reacurrance and it will be 40 years in October. Hope this helps someone.😊
Thank you so much for sharing your experience
whats d symptoms?
I have this cancer and had 35 radiations 5 years ago. Then I had brain surgery last year because of radiation damage.
I live just north of Atlanta too and have just finished treatment for ACC. I’m binge watching these videos.
4:22 I, too, live north of Atlanta and am at Emory Winship for treatment. I search for all of this type of information
So glad to read the stories are helpful to you
My aunt has salivary gland cancer but I don't know which type - removed asap and fastly recognized. Year later metastases to lungs ---> chemotherapy + few radiation lights. Results and her feeling were good. Then... just 3 months later --- small netastases in the head... She had 2 weeks + 2 days of radiotheraphy in Febuary (except weekends). Then she felt soooo weak and had huge headaches and ... nobody knows how much these headaches came from cancer and how many from side effects after radiotherapy. Results from April after treatment --- it stopped and smaller dissapeared. But she's so stressed, so scared. She have some little lacks in memory, or not, rather she have to think slower then she used to? She doesn't want to read not to make her brain tired or not to strain it. We're all afraid. Only 2 months and now she needs help almost 24h/7. Like she can walk but she's really weak. She was in hospital amost the whole month between March and April now it's a little bit better but ... nobody knows what's gonna happen ... I live in neighbour country, so we havent see each other for a while. She's 69 with no other illnesses, among other health problems just "hypopigmentation". Generally healthy person, looks young as for her age, was always eating healthy and as she get retired she kept moving, going to sport, yoga etc. never had obesity etc. She's living not in city, in the village. I wanted to see some head metastases survivors but of this cancer it's so hard to find any videos
You don’t look 40ish at all!
Thank you for sharing your story ❤
Thanks for watching!
I have acc
I do too - I hope you are doing well.
@@Joel_Powell I had 35 radiations 5 years ago then brain surgery because of radiation damage. Please tell me how you are doing. I am here for you
I m so happy you are blessed with your baby boy. Great story. I wish there was more information given about the proton therapy. If anyone can help with more details pls I will be grateful
Thanks for your comment @ameenacrafts2249. We've noted your request re more proton therapy specific information. We always like to know what our followers need/want so we can add it into our planning. We will make sure we address this.
Wow this is good.
Really glad that you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for supporting our channel - it's really appreciated.
What are the dental recommendations with those who are affected by head and neck lymphedema? Will the numbing medicine injure the lymphatic system?
As Lymphedema of the head and neck can contribute to difficulty swallowing, breathing, or moving the head and neck - when seeking dental treatment, it would be best to discuss any difficulties or preferences with your provider prior to appointments. Providers can then tailor their treatment journey, for example, more time for regular breaks, less water, more suction etc. In terms of keeping the mouth healthy when affected by Lymphedema - that is quite a big question and one that is quite tricky to answer on a post reply as it would very much depend on the patients' individual presentation and clinical needs. On a general level the recommendations would be: fluoride toothpaste with an electric tooth brush (if possible - or small manual), maybe non foaming toothpaste and lean over sink to avoid swallowing or use a suction brush. Use a very small brush like a single tufted brush to get to areas that are tricky to get to. Mouth wash at another time to brushing to keep tissues moist and fluoride levels high. Assuming that "numbing medicine" is local anaesthetic? If so, it is injected into the nerves and not the lymphatic system so should not be a problem but again, best to discuss with the provider as there maybe the potential for other issues to come into play here. We hope this helps.