Waiting results

My partner is getting his results next week an appointment with the consultant has just been made. We were told at the first appointment the mass was highly likely cancer and a biopsy taken. Scans were scheduled very quickly so now we just have to see what the staging is. I go from being positive to feeling of despair. 

  • Hello DebsyJ

    Apologies for not getting back to you sooner. I'm sorry to hear that your partner has been told that he has tonsil cancer but it sounds as if the specialists are confident this can be cured. 

    I wanted to suggest you have a look at this thread and maybe post to introduce yourself to some of the members there. They have a wealth of experience of undergoing treatment for oral cancers and in particular I know that  aka Hazel has been able to share some great advice and tips on some of her posts. 

    It's going to be a difficult few months for you both DebsyJ but please know we're here to offer any help and support we can. 

    Sending you both my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • ThHi I’m Hazel m6 years post radiotherapy and chemo for HPV driven tonsil cancer. Thus cancer has an excellent cure rate. Treatments brutal I was 61 when diagnosed. Now living a fab life at moment over in Spain just ridden my bike 40 km. the fear odghe unknown and waiting for info is the worst part read my blog it might help. of the 
    www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com might help

    hugs Hazel 

  • Thank you for your kind words appreciate it.

  • Thank you, we attended the MDT meeting and  they went through everything from definite short term side effects and long term side effects. We are very well informed and made us aware of how brutal this treatment is going to be. He has already had some teeth removed in prep and going for the mask fitting next week then peg tube in about 3 weeks. Appointment with speech therapist and dietician to follow soon.Treatment starts 3 to 4 weeks. The whole process to date has been quick and efficient and have nothing but positive things to say about the team. It's just something you don't want someone to go through. Appreciate you telling me  your positive outcome and so pleased to hear you are doing well. X