Just had my one-year review with consultant oncologist - 13 months in fact since I finished 6 weeks chemo & radiotherapy for T4 HPV+ base of tongue cancer. I got the all clear!
I'm eating normally & my mouth is not even all that dry now. Consultant said most recurrence is in first year & chance of recurrence now is under 1% - much better than I thought. I AM SO LUCKY!
I just want people who are new to this forum or going through treatment to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are told that HPV+ cancers respond well to treatment - I'm the proof.
Sending love to everyone going through treatment, and especially those further down the road whose prognosis is less positive. Also huge thanks to Hazel/ Radioactive Raz, Dani and everyone who supported me on here - it was so helpful in my dark times.
Catriona
Hi Catriona. Great news. It’s a huge milestone psychologically too. You’ll be able to celebrate Christmas properly this year. Hope you’ve been good enough for Santa to bring you what you want 
Merry Christmas xxx
I’ll celebrate and raise a glass with you. Jingle Bells
( I might find a nice change of avatar just for the season while I’m at it )
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
( I might find a nice change of avatar just for the season while I’m at it )
How about this one? 
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Merry Christmas to you and Terry and the family.
Yes this dove is a symbol of our hope.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
