Evening. So yesterday I was called in and told I had a Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in my Lymph node. I had prepared myself for the worst and whilst family have reacted to the news, I feel quite numb. It all feels a bit surreal and if it happening to someone else. Perhaps next week when the ultrasound, MRI, CT PET and teeth X-rays start it may hit home. Glad to have this community to fall back on for advice as this feels like a real voyage into unknown. Thanks for reading
Hi Bigdude67, welcome to the group none of us wanted to join, but as we are here, we all try to help each other. It is a big shock when you are told, what you are not wanting to hear. You will feel better about things when you get your treatment plan, and it gets underway. Bear in mind that the treatment we have, gives very good results, with high cure rates. Any questions just ask on here, someone will always help if they can. All the best.
Regards Ray.
Hi welcome from me we’re a friendly bunch alwZys happy ti help blog below might help any questions ask take it one day at a time you’ll get through it I did.
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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
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Hello Neil
The uncertainty is horrible but once treatment starts we just slog through it. I found the support and tips on here invaluable, and less than a year after diagnosis I am almost back to my normal active self. Good luck!
Catriona
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September 2022 aged 63 diagnosed with HPV associated SCC base of tongue T4 N2 M0. Chemo & radiotherapy for 6 weeks ending Nov 2022. Now over 2 years all clear. See my profile for longer story
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