Hi everyone
My dad was diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday so I'm afraid we're still very new to this and don't know any of the correct terminology yet. Sadly, I'm sure we'll grow more accustomed as the weeks and months go on.
He had what he thought was an abscess in his top gum on the right side of his mouth but his dentist suspected something was not right and thankfully got him in to see a consultant very quickly. He had a biopsy and was told it was cancerous on Tuesday but we haven't really been given any other information as yet - we haven't even been given a formal name for it and don't know what stage it is at.
He is going to Guys Hospital next Friday for scans which we believe will give us a better indication of what we might be facing. I was just wondering if anyone could enlighten us on whether we're likely to find out any more at this scan appointment about exactly what stage it is at or if there will be a further wait to find out the result? I appreciate we're unlikely to get a treatment plan on that day but will we at least be told what stage it is?
Also, we've been trying to jot down any questions we might have but I'm not sure if we'll have an opportunity to speak to anyone to ask those on the day or if we'll have to wait for a later date. I'm not even entirely sure what questions we should be asking at this stage.
Any advice on what we might be able to expect at this scan appointment and what questions we should be asking would be very gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance for your time x
