I just thought I would give you an update on my progress and where I am since my diagnosis last May 2024 for bowel cancer and a diagnosis of tonsil cancer November 2024.Having had no symptoms apart from fatigue last March 2024.I was requested to do a blood test which found I was aneamic. That then resulted in a colonospy which found i had stage 3 bowel cancer. After further CT scans they found something on my ovary.Further discussions led to half of by bowel being removed and the same time a full hysterectomy done in July 2024.A few week after my surgery I found a lump in the back of my mouth which 2 Dr's said it was probably from my 11hrs of surgery. How wrong they would be. My bowel surgeon referred me to ENT and CT scan and biopsy revealed I had tonsil cancer. I had 2 primary cancers. Then a lump was found on my aorta arch which revealed to be a cyst,so another operation to remove that early December 2024.I was rushed into hospital 28 December with a twisted blocked bowel and had emergency surgery that night which that resulted in another week in hospital over the new year.what a year 2024.oh forgot to mention i had chemotherapy (tabs)for my bowel cancer but that had to stop because of various surgery .February2025 started my 6weeks of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 30 sessions of radiotherapy and 6 of chemotherapy for my tonsil cancer. This was so intense and put me in hospital on my 5th week. Had my PEG fitted early February which was a life saver.I still have it and use it with my Ensure drinks.My throat felt like razor blades for around 2 weeks during my treatment. I didn't have any issue with the mask.Only in the scanner for 3 songs playing on my play list which I found ok.while I was in hospital on my 5th week I was still taken down for radiotherapy on the bed.lol.My treatment finished on the 1st April 2025 and found the side effects got worse 3weeks post treatment. The mucus got really bad but found rinsing my mouth with Difflam mouthwash really helped.oh and using Flamigel during my radiotherapy was a must.My skin around my neck and ears really peeled and slightly blistered but Flamigel helped .my skin is amazing now and you wouldn't know that I've had radiotherapy. 12 weeks on now and I can manage a whole weetabix,very small portions of food.Ate waffle with beans this morning lol.Just tring anything but find drinking tea or water helps alot.I'm even back at work working part time.Dont get me wrong I've had some real tough days and felt I was dying but I've taken 1 day at a time snd got through this.well hopefully I will get the all clear as ive got my PET scan tomorrow. I have great support from my husband and close friends which you need.Ive also had great support from Macmillan and especially Debbie from Sheffield who we video each other and talk about each other's post treatment now.Please feel free to get in touch if you think I can help you through your treatment. I will keep you all updated but hang in there.I didn't think I would get through all of this but so far so good. Amanda
