Treatment plan meeting

Unknown said:

Interesting reading....mac11652-head-and-neck-20220725.pdf

Research shows that risk factors have changed 

80% of oropharyngeal cancer is caused by HPV virus 

Booklets are probably outdated when they are published... Still have some helpful sections

Unknown said:

Booklets are probably outdated when they are published... Still have some helpful sections

Indeed and I didn’t intend to dismiss it at all but I stand by the correction. 

The meet the consultant for consent forms also includes a long list of scary side effects. Also the meeting told me I was having bilateral RT on both lymph nodes (just in case). This then meant I needed a feeding tube to my stomach through my abdomen. All quite over whelming although I had felt prepared. I had my sis with me and needed a break at one point. 

I am sure you will. If you feel anxious I think talking here or to your team might be helpful. 

My GP and Specialist nurse both reminded me I should talk to them about my worries too, even if they can't give information/updates. 

I know how you feel, the wait is long and you are not sure what the waiting will lead to. 

Hopefully it will be better news than you expected.