Tonsil Cancer? Am i fooling Myself?

I have never known my dentist do that!! I will be discussing it at my next appointment. I keep panicking about how they would be able to 'cut it out' if need be, How on earth do they get to it ?

lozza123 said:

I keep panicking about how they would be able to 'cut it out' if need be, How on earth do they get to it ?

Robotic surgery can get to a lot of inaccessible areas. Mine wasn’t operable. Radiotherapy fixed it 

PS. Good luck for the 14th. Let us know how you get on. If you have time can you put a brief resumé in your bio. It helps no end with answering queries if we know what the situation is

Hi Vic. My biopsy is over and done with. The surgeon seemed to think it was all ok but obviously i have to wait for the results . I am feeling a lot more positive than I was . I really hope that you get some good news . Keep up with the posts. As will I

Lorraine

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Thats at least a bit positive!. Id been thinking of you and hoping things had gone ok. I keep wanting answers yesterday but know i have to wait. If i get any results, i'll let you know!  

Hi

I had robotic surgery twice. First time to remove both tonsil and some base of tongue. Scan showed some cancer remaining under where left tonsil had been. Second robotic surgery done, scan showed surgeon got it all with good margins. I must admit the thought of robotic surgery was scary, but it worked out fine for me 

Debbie60 said:

I must admit the thought of robotic surgery was scary, but it worked out fine for me 

It certainly looks like a work of art worthy of The Tate

The idea that somebody in Australia could operate on a patient in London is just out of this world but hugely exciting

I have received an appointment for the 15th March. That feels like such a long wait so i am going to try and chase them up in a week or so. I hope you are doing ok x

Hi it’s about right give it 10 days then try calling.if it’s going to be revues at an m d t meeting g they usually meet once a week to discuss. The waiting’s tge worst take heart from what consultant said. 
hugs Hazel 

Hi and sorry you have so much to deal with on top of your normal day to day routine.  The wait is very hard and it’s important to reach out to friends and family and ask for specific help whilst you experience shock, dread and all the other emotions and what if’s that are racing through your mind.  It’s exhausting and you have children to care for too.  Give people specific requests like please can you get milk, run the hoover round, bake a cake.  People will want to help but won’t know how to.  And reach out here too for support!