Neck cancer

Hi Adam. Welcome to the community. We are a solid little group here. All sorts. Lots of tips and support. You could start with telling us about yourself. 
I am Dani and I am 2 years out of treatment for base of tongue cancer, living in rural Wales with my husband. 

Hi Dani I've been out of treatment for 2an half years I'm 47 I live in the Wirral Merseyside I live by myself I had neck cancer I done 7weeks over radiotherapy and chemotherapy 3 times

So how are things with you now? 

Just don't feel myself anymore, feel a bit lost

Thus disease dies that to us. It’s a lot to take in and cope with. A lot of us suffer from depression and there’s no shame in seeking help from your GP. A short course of antidepressants can sometimes be just the thing that’s needed. 
Why not try phoning the Macmillan support line on 08088080000

Its free and open seven days a week 8am to 8pm

There is also a really wonderful piece written about life after treatment by psychologist Dr Peter Harvey

https://www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

Remember you aren’t alone. 
I’m sure others will be along with more advice so stick around

Best wishes 

Hi Adam

So glad you found our forum it has been such a help to me.

I am 8 years post cancer of my right lower jaw and one year post cancer of my left upper jaw. It can be a tough time and it takes a while to adjust to the changes in your life but you do get there and find the bright side of life again. I even managed a short holiday away not so long ago (although I live in Australia and Covid is not so severe here.)

It does help to have someone to talk to so hope you find the support you need here. If you feel really down don’t tough it out alone please go and see your G.P. everyone needs a little help from time to time. 

Lyn

Hi James this is Hazel I finished treatment similar time to you August 2018. 
wrlcome to our small friendly community. 
 I had  tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes. Are you getting face to face consultation s is there anything in particular worrying you. 
Dani ha given sone  good advise it’s quiet common in hesd and neck cancers fir some to need a course of anti depressant s. 
hazel x

PS there’s also a group on life after cancer here. You might find it useful 

community.macmillan.org.uk/.../life-after-cancer-forum

Hi Adam and welcome to the forum.

I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer in May 2018.  I had a neck dissection and robotic surgery to remove the tumour  in June of that year followed a few weeks later by radiotherapy.

I can understand you feeling a bit lost.  It's not easy having the diagnosis and then having to go through the treatment.  Head and neck cancer is still not widely known about in the community so it's difficult for friends and family to understand the side and late effects of the treatment and for some people those effects can change your life somewhat.  Hopefully making contact with other people who have been through a similar experience will help you in some way.  

As has been suggested, please do seek advice from your GP and MacMillan if you think you may have depression.  It really is not unusual.

Have you been able to form a bubble with any family or friends?

Take care.

Linda x