Hello, new here

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Hello, new here y to start treatment for cancer in tongue in the coming weeks, feeling sacred Ula
I am a bit confused by the forum so sorry if already posted on this group Upside down

  • Ulya, you are in the right place so welcome 

    You are bound to be scared but once treatment starts it does feel better. 
    What treatment are you having? 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

    Macmillan Support Line -  0808 808 00 00 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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  • Hi   welcome from me tell us a little more about your treatment then we can help with questions. 

    Hazel x

    Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz 35 radiotherapy and 2 chemo  3 rd cancelled. HPV tonsil cancer 7 lymph nodes. 8 years post treatment living a great life. 
    No questions too daft to ask. 

    I’m also an ambassador for https://oraclehnc.org.uk/
    A leading head and neck cancer charity. 

    This is a link to a webinar i did with Oracle explaining the process of diagnosis. 

  • It's natural to be scared, a cancer diagnosis is a shock and the treatment is tough. But lots of people on here have come through the same thing. I found this forum so helpful and reassuring - stick with us.

    Catriona

    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 3 years all clear. See my profile for longer story