Hi
My husband was told today he had a tumour and he is going for a biopsy on Thursday his symptoms have been nasally, mucus at night and difficulty sleeping, sore when opening mouth too wide, dry mouth, ear pain, slight change in voice
He thought initially it was tooth related and went to the dentist who referred him with a mass his appointment t was today but we still don’t know any details. What are we likely to find out at the biopsy?
our daughter is also getting married in 10 days abroad we weee supposed to be flying on Sunday.. will he not be able to fly after a biopsy? Any answers will be greatly appreciated as this is such a worrying waiting time for us both..
Hi Chaps
So sorry to read about your husband. Biopsy results for head and neck cancer are taking around two to three weeks, so you are not likely to find much out on the day but the hospital may make you a follow up appointment there and then or send you one in the post when your husbands results are ready and have been discussed by the multidisciplinary team. Is your husband having a general anaesthetic for his investigation? I had one as a day patient and after being a bit shaky the night I was home I was fine, just a sore throat.
My advice would be to go on Sunday but be aware that as he has a putative diagnosis insurance may well not cover.
Come and join us in the Head and neck cancer forum . Just click on the link I've made. Introduce yourself there. There are lots of very helpful people to lend a hand
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I can’t believe this has happened you hear so many stories and never think it will be you.. we both retired last week and were so looking forward to some lovely quality time together
Even if this is throat cancer it is very treatable and cure rates are high. I was 68 when I was diagnosed. I am over seven years clear of treatment and well.
I’m feeling so anxious
Of course....it's just as bad for the carer. Our group has lots of partners helping out. All is not lost so get away and enjoy that wedding. You can't change anything so try not to worry and please leave Google alone.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Have a look at my blog. I found my own cancer at the back of my tongue after just feeling something was wrong...a woman's intuition if you like. Us ladies are more in tune with our bodies than men are and are usually quicker to act on our worries.
I'm a retired vet. I know what a squamous cell carcinoma looks like. They are not uncommon in cats.
My diagnosis was by biopsy and MRI. This was followed by six weeks of radiotherapy which, targeting one of the most sensitive parts of the body, is a real challenge but I had lots of support from my husband and an excellent team at the hospital which I trusted implicitly. My oncologist told me he would cure me and he did
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
