Hi.
My husband has been diagnosed with cancer after having a biopsy of the secondary cancer in his lymph nodes.
They found squamous cells so although the scans have not shown the primary cancer site, the surgeon suspects it’s somewhere in the base of the tongue or under the tissue left over from where his tonsils were removed 15 years ago.
He has his pre-op tomorrow ready for removal of these areas.
we don’t know how this will affect his swallowing, breathing and voice in the long term.
does anyone have any experience of this operation please?
Hi Wifey2805 and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis.
I see that you have joined and posted in our Head and neck cancer support group and you may want to check out our Unknown primary cancer support group that Mmum highlighted.
It will be an emotional time supporting your husband so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful as well as this link getting help with your emotions……. you may also benefit from joining our Carers only support group where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and provide support from all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
