Had op for cancer of the tongue tumor was removed then I had six weeks radiotherapy witch caused my throat to close I can no longer eat or drink I have to decide if to have op to remove my oesophagus and voice box has any body had this type of op
I'm sorry you are having problems with eating and drinking and now have this decision to make.
Everyone's experience is individual, but it may be worth you posting this in one of our other threads, like 'newly diagnosed' or 'living with cancer', to get other forum users' responses.
Hereis our page on different surgeries for head and neck cancers. There are also two UK head and neck cancer charities which may be helpful. This isThe head and neck foundationand this is The Swallows.
Macmillan also has a thread dedicated to head and neck cancers which you can link tohere.
Take care and I hope you get the information you need. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline, the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040, open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
