Just diagnosed - feel a bit nervy as seeing Consultant the week

I've just got a diagnosis of Papillary squamous cell carcinoma (in the throat, retromolar and soft palate). I'm lucky to have a lot of support around me, but I think it is a little bit like when I quit drinking and drugs 16 years ago, everyone was quite supportive but others in the same boat understood it a bit more. I'm not sure how active I'll be here, not generally great with message boards but thought I need to start doing things to acknowledge the problem and greet the treatment!!

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  • Im new here too and have had some good advice and info over last 24 hours. The support from others "in the same boat" has made me feel more upbeat. Worth a look in now and again to ask for advice or support. If youve quit drugs and drink you have a head start mentally on dealing with whats to come. Keep the forum posted with how you are getting on. Ive had a different type of SCC in throat and saliva glands and may be able to give some help when you start treatment as can many others. All the best Ed

  • Hey Ed

    Thanks so much for the response. I'll be finding out about the treatment plan on Wednesday. How are you doing, have you started treatment? I guess thinking about it I should go check and see if you've posted that already! :) Kindest Regards Dougie

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