Hi thanks to Panch for introducing me to this group I’ve been lurking for a few weeks but thought I’d introduce myself.
I’ve been on the rollercoaster of diagnosis, surgery and treatment. Having found a small tumour (HPV SCC) on the back of my tongue that was removed I have had 25 treatments of radiotherapy and 2 of chemo. I have 10 more blasts of radiotherapy left.
My enlarged lymph node that had metastatic fluid in (and was the original indicator of cancer) is being treated by radiotherapy (rather than being removed at this point).
I am having my treatment in Canterbury. It’s a trek but it’s become my routine now and my Oncologist has done an amazing job of keeping all the treatment going to plan in such tough times.
I had a stomach tube fitted but not needed it as yet. Am really starting to struggle with eating now though.
At least I feel I’m on the final stretch.
I’m sorry that you find yourself here but it’s been a great help and comfort reading about your experiences on here.
SLJ
Hi Sacha
With Panch looking after you, you can’t go wrong. Welcome to our community.
Dint dilly dally using that tube. The more calories and protein you get inside you the faster you will heal. I had an NG tube in for 8 weeks. Never lost any swallow function because I stuck to my exercises
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Sasha. I don’t want to tempt fate but yes, I think I might be turning a corner thanks. I didn’t need any Oramorph yesterday and I managed some tinned oily mackerel mashed in with my usual scrambled eggs for supper last night and it went down a treat. Good luck with Week 6. You’re well over half way now 
My achievement of the day is pasta with cheese and cream - through a food processer/choose first obviously 
