Tonsil Cancer Recurrence

Hello MSA. Welcome back to our little community.

Good news that you have made such good recovery so far.

Lymph channel scarring can easily occur months after surgery and develops slowly so your diagnosis may well be spot on

I didn't have a neck dissection but did suffer lymphoedema which I massaged away daily. Mine was worse in the morning after a night of immobility. It might be worth giving the hospital a ring if your appointment isn't until the end of January. Lots of hospitals are doing E-consults so you might be able to send a photo

Best regards

Hi MSA welcome back I am 2 years post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes. I was lucky no lymphodema but know it can happen at any time. In first years I’ve not had a face time face since 11 February due to covid have had phone calls. At each call I’ve been reassured if u had any problems or concerns to ring and I would be seen. So like Dani  says if it’s late January give them a ring do you have a Macmillan nurse you could ring or email ? 
I do get a tightening of my tendons in radiotherapy side especially if I am bent over for any time cooking or baking. 
hope this helps 

Hazel xx

Hi Dani

Thanks so much for replying back to me and for your advice. 

Yes I will send a message today to my consultant and thank you again for your warm welcome!

Best wishes

Mags

Hi Hazel

Thanks so much also for your reply and kind words. No I didn't contact my Macmillan nurse but will send an email to my consultant today. 

That's great news also about your recovery and wishing you a healthy and happy Xmas.

Best wishes

Mags

Hi Mags Thank you, you do as well .Pop back on when you’ve spoken to anyone and let us know the outcome.

Hazelx

Hi Hazel, I saw my consultant today and he is booking me in for an urgent MRI  - hopefully nothing to worry about and just precautionary  -

Best wishes and happy New year

Mags :-)

He's just being careful. As you say hopefully it's nothing. Fingers crossed

Hi

I had exactly the same thing, throbbing discomfort in the area where my neck tumour had been and swelling.

It was lymphoedema and my pet scan was clear.

It is always best to get these things checked so i would call the team maybe but your fears are exactly the same as the ones i had.

EDIT just seen your second post, glad he is being careful - hope your results are good and let us know please.

Hi Mags

Its good that he’s being thorough, the mri will guide him in the next step. Just breathe as we all know the waiting is by far the worst.

let us know how you get on fingers x 

Hazel x

Good evening Mags, good to know you are getting an urgent MRI especially in these difficult times, hopefully, it is nothing which it proved many times before with other patients, better to be safe rather than sorry. Hope all goes well, take care, and a Happy New Year ,

                                                                  Chris x