Hi All,
An update that will hopefully uplift those recently diagnosed, going through treatment, or in recovery! I'm now almost 9 months after my last RT session and 12-months post surgery.
One year ago, we'd cancelled a planned trip for my husband's 50th birthday as I was scheduled for a tonsillectomy ... 1 week later I had my diagnosis of (P16+) cancer in left tonsil. Last summer and much of autumn was a bit pants; focused on treatment, recovery and learning to eat again.
I rebooked the birthday weekend for the weekend just gone (Martin's birthday was coronation day!) and packed in as much as we'd planned pre-cancer diagnosis. Life goes on, recovery is tough, but the human body & spirit are incredible.
Thinking back on the sleepless nights, the pain, the worry, daily trips to the hospital, the not eating, the hard road to recovery .... sometimes I admit I felt a bit defeated and hopeless; not for long though as it's not in my nature to wallow, I'm definitely glass half full and I'm a fighter.
I knew I was going to get through it and feel better. I was right. If you'd told me last August/September (when I was nauseous, spitting phlegm up every 5 mins and in horrible pain) that I'd be white water rafting and eating an eight-course menu I'd have raised an eyebrow or two! But I did it and I enjoyed every moment and mouthful 
If you're at the start of your journey, don't despair - set your sights on 1 year from now and be prepared to surprise yourself!
Helen x
P.s. We're sitting at the front!
Wow Helen you look fab. What a lovely uplifting post.
Brave lady.....I hate the water
I love posts like this. It's a pity Macmillan don't have pinned posts.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
If you're at the start of your journey, don't despair
If you have time, perhaps you could post this here https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/express-yourself-forum
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I've posted it, Dani! Joined the 'express yourself' group, looks interesting xx
Thanks ray - I thought it would help, plus it was a year anniversary since the first part of that difficult journey and almost a year since diagnosis. I was certainly looking for good news stories last year! It's good to know many of us continue living fulfilling lives 
xx
