We finally got the news we were waiting for yesterday afternoon. The base of the tongue cancer has spread to lymph nodes at both sides of the throat but no further spread. Relief is immense and the consultant explained in detail how this will be treated with both radiotherapy and chemo. He fully expects a cure which is the most amazing news we could wish for. The road ahead is obviously going to be gruelling, 30 radiotherapy applications and 6 sessions of chemo. A food line will also be used. We are prepared. Huge thank you to everyone on here for your helpful tips and details of your own experiences in this situation. Onwards and upwards.
Hi Topsymum, it is a big relief when they tell you they expect a cure. The treatment is challenging but doable, many on here have had the same, and here to tell the tale. It's good he is having a feeding tube, it will take the worry of not eating away, during his treatment. Stick with us we are here to help; ask any questions you have. Keep us updated along the way.
Ray
Hi Topsymum
Lymph nodes are pretty good at stopping the cancer going anywhere else. It’s a relief for you both.
It will be a slog especially as both sides of his neck are being treated but stay with us and don’t forget no question us silly.
Look after yourself too. You are just as important.
Speaking of looking after yourself. How are you recovered?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi As others have says treatments hard. The feeding tube is a lifeline for many of us. I know mine was it enabled me to make a good recovery. Just take everything one day at a time. Head and neck cancers do respond well to treatment. I’m 7 years down the line and living a fab life
hugs Hazel.
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
2 videos I’ve been involved with raising awareness of HNC and HPV cancers
So good to know Hazel. There are just so many angles to look at that it is easy to be discouraged. Thanks for people like you, will ing to share experiences and support. It is so appreciated.
What a lovely inspirational video. Thanks for sharing.
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