Oropharyngeal cancer newbie

Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with Oropharyngeal cancer, the main tumour is sited at the base of my tongue and it has spread to several lymph nodes in my neck but no further as far as the diagnosis has gone so far thankfully, I'm 11 days in and awaiting a meeting with my Oncologist next Tuesday to be told what stage I'm at, the treatment plan etc. I believe I'm due to receive chemoradiation treatment. I have loads of questions, is anyone on here in a similar position, maybe further along or out the other side that I could chat with?

  • Hi Kurzc1, 

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but glad to hear that you're seeing an oncologist soon for your treatment plan. 

    Hopefully, you will hear back from other members with similar experiences soon. In the meantime, if you would like to talk to our cancer nurses, they are available Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm on 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline.

    I do hope your treatment goes well; please let us know how you get on!

    Best wishes, 

    Helen

    Cancer Chat Moderator