Oral Biopsy

Thanks - did they not do any lymph node biopsy to check if it actually spread? Hope it’s all clear for you now.

Thanks. I’m trying to determine how aggressive it is, surgery is in 17 days. Do you think I could also request for radiotherapy to the neck to be on safe side? 

Thank you 

makkie said:

Do you think I could also request for radiotherapy to the neck to be on safe side? 

No that will be your oncologists decision based on the stage your cancer is. RT is awful. If you can avoid that it would be the best way

Do you know your stage? Your HPV status? 
It’s a generalisation but HPV  driven cancer very often presents in the lymph nodes,  negative disease not so much 

Hi Makkie

I was diagnosed with T2N1M0 Tonsil cancer in February 2023, chemoradio started in late April 2023....

I had been concerned about the possibility of head and neck cancer since 2021, been to see my GPs about my concerns, misdiagnosed on two occasions, luckily on the third visit (Jan 2023} a GP who was more cancer aware sent me to ENT on an urgent referral... cancer HPV16 plus was diagnosed.... luckily it had not spread far.

Peter 

T1N0M0 initial diagnosis and confirmed after scans

But still worried about spread whilst waiting for surgery

Hi Peter, sorry to hear you were misdiagnosed on two occasions. Glad you saw someone more competent. Hope your recovery is going well. Thanks

Hi all,

Hope you are well.

I was wondering if anyone had surgery whilst they had a slight cold? Would surgery still go ahead if its a slight cold?

Thanks

makkie said:

T1N0M0 initial diagnosis and confirmed after scans

But still worried about spread whilst waiting for surgery

Nothing much is going to happen in a few weeks. 

Good evening makkie, I agree with Dani,  if the surgery was in the next few days days they might hold back and keep an eye on your blood pressue, temp, etc are ok. Hope your cold gets better, keep warm. 

                                                      Chris x

Hi all,

Hope you are well.

I had my surgery 2 days ago. Consultant said it went well.

Post-op I am unable to speak, it is very hard. I also have issues with swallowing due to the swelling.

I was discharged after 1 night, however, the pain was severe so I am back in hospital.

Hoping that this is it for me and all that is needed now is recovery.