15/2/23 my first 3-month review appointment. It was a young doctor I hadn't met before - I've only seen my consultant twice. He said my PET scan was clear and I've had "complete response" to treatment. I know they don't say "cured" because there's quite a high chance of recurrence, but when pushed he said the tumour is gone - wonderful news. I'm so relieved! I'll try not to be anxious about recurrence, keep up my swallowing exercises and make sure to attend follow-up appointments. And plan a lovely holiday with my partner who has been such an amazing support through all this.
Thank you everyone for your support on here! It's been a really tough 6 months but I feel very lucky to have this outcome.
Love, Catriona
(September 2022 HPV associated SCC base of tongue T4 N2 M0, treated with 6 weeks chemoradiotherapy ending Nov 2022)
Hi Catriona, I’m so pleased for you. It’s a long road we have all travelled. Go on and get on with life. Pop back and say hello on your first anniversary. Hug.
Thank you! I will do 
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
I know they don't say "cured" because there's quite a high chance of recurrence
The rate of recurrence is actually quite low Catriona, it's obviously sensible to be aware of the possibility but it's very much the exception rather than the rule in H&N patients.
Keep going to your checks and report anything that worries you for sure, but don't waste your life worrying about something that's probably not going to happen.
Have a great holiday!
Metastatic SCC diagnosed 8th October 2013. Modified radical neck dissection November, thirty-five radiotherapy fractions with 2xCisplatin chemo Jan/Feb 2014. Recurrence on larynx diagnosed July 2020 so salvage laryngectomy in September 2020.
Great news 
Congratulations great news! Enjoy life 
love Marta x
