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Long story short dad 79 lump in neck,told cancer parotid gland,partial removal,full neck dissection four weeks ago on Wednesday.

Just had a call from the ent consultant to be told it's been confirmed not a primary tumour,no idea where it's come from ,will now need more scans and pet scans and will discuss further on Monday...I'm terrified for my dad ,dreading what's to come.

old biker 29 days ago

Hi RedTree, I know this would be very worrying, but don't panic. This happens and there are many on here who have had the same, and have been successfully treated, hopefully someone who has experienced this will give you some information.

Ray

RedTree26 29 days ago in reply to old biker

Thankyou .It's just a lot for my Dad to be going through at his age and mum's older and not coping great...we'll know more Monday when we see the ent consultant to discuss in more detail.

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/speaking-to-an-empty-room

Beesuit 29 days ago

Hi RedTree26

Not the news you wanted but fingers crossed they find the primary and can treat it. Hopefully your dad’s PET is soon. How is your dad feeling after his op?

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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RedTree26 29 days ago in reply to Beesuit

He feels crap four weeks in,in a lot of jaw pain and just not himself...slow progress

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/speaking-to-an-empty-room

RadioactiveRaz 29 days ago

Hi Not the news news anyone wants to hear. Please try to keep away from Google yes the waiting game once again, hopefully consultant can give you options on Monday.
hugs Hazel x

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Beesuit 29 days ago in reply to RedTree26

RedTree26 said:
He feels crap four weeks in,in a lot of jaw pain and just not himself...slow progress

Lucky he has you fighting his corner. I love the blog by the way.

Dani

Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

I BLOGGED MY TREATMENT

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

RedTree26 28 days ago in reply to Beesuit

The blog isy way of offloading

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/speaking-to-an-empty-room

PFJTHS 28 days ago

I had a similar experience with lots of bits taken out and the primary not found. This went on for a number of years before the primary finally made an appearance and stayed around long enough to be treated with chemo and RT. I chose not to have further treatment but go onto "watchful waiting ". Have a look at my profile. I do not regret my choices and although recovery from surgery is tough it is not a hard or as long as CRT recovery.

Peter

See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey

RedTree26 28 days ago in reply to Beesuit

He goes to oncology first appointment a week on Monday .Things move fast and that I guess is good.

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/speaking-to-an-empty-room

MRSMM 28 days ago

Good evening RedTree, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's troubles. I guess we were lucky in the way that our oncologist found straight away the origin of his cancer. So the treatment plan was quickly put together. He needed 30rds of RT and 2rds of CT,Cisplatin,wasn't too keen on having to have that one.The waiting till treatment started was nerve-wracking, but once we knew what was next,it got easier to cope with. Try to stay positive and strong. It was a bumpy journey for my hubby,but it was doable. All my best wishes for you and your dad, fellow wife Mel x

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