Hi all. I've received confirmation that I have HPV + base of tongue/tonsil cancer.
I'd already done the homework so wasn't surprised by anything new. I did also have a tentative look at the posts here, which are very informative & supportive.
The oncology side of the treatment will be in Oxford, 1+ hours away (which will be interesting for a block of 6 weeks). Hopefully I'll get an invite to go for initial meet within the next 2 weeks.
I have a couple of questions at this stage.
1) What's the likelihood of a neck dissection? It's in my Lymph nodes too. How long does it take to recover from this before radiotherapy?
2) TEETH. I'm very dental phobic and any treatment needs to be done under sedation. I have lots of metal fillings in my molars from 25-30 years ago. Is it easier just to say goodbye to them? how long from extraction can radiotherapy start.
Thanks in advance.
Becky
