Hello!
I've just been diagnosed with Cancer in my neck after various scans, biopsies, Tonsillectomy, etc. It's taken around four months from my initial GP appointment.
Not sure of the specifics just yet, but I've now been referred for a PET scan by the Consultant so should get more details once he's seen the PET results.
I'm surprisingly ok. My attitude is positive but realistic (I think!). Obviously not looking forward to what's ahead, but needs must.
So far the hardest thing for me is seeing the effect the news is having on friends and family.
I work for NHS Wales, and I'm a volunteer RNLI ILB crewman. This diagnosis means I will have to stand down from seagoing duties in the very near future, which is a major blow. Apparently worse things 
happen at sea, but not to me for much longer if I can't go afloat!
Cheers all,
TimR
Hi Tim. Welcome to the Community. You are in that no man’s land in between diagnosis and treatment. It’s a difficult place to be but I can see from your post you are a positive man and that will stand you in good stead. Try not to worry about your family. I know how you feel. All of us go through that but just step back and turn the tables and you’ll see your worry is misplaced. This is your time and you need to concentrate on yourself
Things will be different when you have a treatment plan
I’m a three plus years survivor of base of tongue cancer and I’m living a good life. Treatment is but a distant memory
Best wishes and stay with us?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
