The tonsils have to go!

  • Preparing for battle

    With the diagnosis come a number of emotions.  Fear is the big one.  There are so many things that pop into your head that worry you, rational or irrational, they can affect your ability to get on with normal life. I found being able to con...
  • The diagnosis

    It seems a long time ago now, almost 7 weeks, when the lump in my throat became noticeable. I was sure it was a bout of tonsillitis, as my wife and stepson had recently come down with the fever and the feeling like they were swallowing razor blades. ...