Treatment on Oropharynx

I had tonsil 

Cancer  which is oropharangheal csncer there’s various options mine was 36 radiotherapy and chemotherapy 3 sessions but only completed 2. It’s a guess it game until you’ve got diagnosis as there’s other options. 
hazel x

Hi Turi. Each of us are individuals but there us a standard protocol. 
Surgery is a good option if clear cancer free margins can be achieved by the surgeon and there is little impact on major function of the throat. The problem with oropharyngeal cancer is that it often spreads to the lymph nodes in the neck and sometimes this spread is so small it can’t be seen in scans so radiotherapy is used. Some throat cancers like mine couldn’t be operated on so I had the standard 30 days of radiation split over 6 weeks and no surgery. 
If the cancer is advanced ( more than T2 with spread to lymph nodes in the scans) you get Cisplatin chemotherapy as well. 
Some centres surgically remove lots of lymph nodes in the neck. This is called a neck dissection 
I know you are waiting for results. All this will be explained in depth to you by your team. 

Thanks.I was phoned this morning to go to ENT on Tuesday.I hope I'm not driving people crazy on here.I;m just in such as state. 

Hi. Don’t worry we’ve all been in same position this  part the worry and waiting is the worst it’s the fear in the unknown. Keep on herd we will all help if we dsn 

Hazel 

Thanks Hazel

I know how you feel  

Turi said:

I;m just in such as state. 

I was the same but once you have a plan of treatment laid down for you I promise you will feel much better. 
Most OP cancer is HPV positive and curable. The treatment is tough but it’s only for a few weeks and life returns to almost normal. 
Hunker down. Don’t be brave. Say if you aren’t right Take all the pills and potions the hospital give you. Try not to lose weight. The better fed you are the quicker you heal. 
Don’t be afraid of feeling lost and sorry for yourself. You’re allowed. 
I’m four plus years clear and it’s all a distant memory. I know that sounds as far as the moon to you but time passes very quickly. 
You’ll get there. 

I can't really add anything to, the great advice you have already had. So i will wish you all the best for your treatment. Dani is right you will feel so much better when you are told what your treatment will be.

Regards Ray.

Thanks Dani.I just keep thinking they'll say oh you're too advanced see ya ! I've read so many inspiring stories.Never realised I'm such a big coward.

Thanks Ray.I just want to be able to smile again

Turi said:

i.I just keep thinking they'll say oh you're too advanced see ya

That’s normal 

I have been here for over four years, I dip in and out of a couple of other forums and I subscribe to a few cancer blogs and I have never heard of that happening to anyone