Hi all
It is 12 months since I finished chemoradiation for tongue cancer T3N2M0. I had previously had 2 heart attacks and have myasthenia gravis so operating was not considered appropriate.
Treatment was brutal but I got through and was given the all-clear is August last year. To still be hear is miraculous (even consultant and cancer nurse said they’d been surprised).
I still get very tired at times and have Lymphodaema, sticky mucus and other minor issues but that’s a small price to pay.
Things get really tough but stick with it and, for those recovering, take it steady. I’m hopelessly impatient and sometimes get frustrated by what I can’t do. Then I give myself a slap and revel in all the things I can do.
Greta news DaddyBear and thanks for the update. It can't have been easy for you and I'm so pleased you are finding the joy in life again. Keep going.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
David...thank you so very much. it means a lot to me that you are well.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
Hi DaddyBear
Treatment is very tough..... you survived and are thriving....I finished chemoradio in June 2023.....had a rough time for a few months after then things started to improve... still improving....
Patience is a virtue ... like yourself I think I can carry on as before then get brought back to earth with a bump.... just need to be careful ....live well with the extra time we have been given.
Take care
Peter
Hi Great news the one year mark is a great one. Yes think we all have given ourself the slap occasionally! Onwards and upwards.
hazel x
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
2 videos I’ve been involved with raising awareness of HNC and HPV cancers
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