Hello KazzieB

I'm sorry to hear that your husband has recently been through extensive surgery for SCC. It sounds like it's been a really difficult time for you both, and while it's great to know you are both seeing daily improvements, it's understandable that he's feeling depressed and anxious about things. 

I'm not aware of any members in our Cancer Chat community who have lost an ear to cancer, but there is a charity called Changing Faces that he may find helpful. They have an online community with people who have all sorts of visible differences, and hopefully, he may be able to connect with others there. 

It's good to know that you won't have to wait too long for the results. You can always ask the surgeon about the potential for a prosthetic ear if this is something that your husband feels he might find beneficial. This information from the Head and Neck Cancer Australia charity might be of interest. 

In the meantime, if it would help to talk with one of our nurses, you're most welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Keep in touch and let us know how things go KazzieB. We're here for you. 

Sending you both my best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Thankyou for responding,  I contacted changing faces a few weeks ago and have yet to receive a reply from them,  I will try again.

A prosthetic ear has been talked about but it will be a while away yet whilst the operation site heals up. 

KazzieB

Thankyou for responding,  I contacted changing faces a few weeks ago and have yet to receive a reply from them,  I will try again.

A prosthetic ear has been talked about but it will be a while away yet whilst the operation site heals up. 

KazzieB

Good luck.