Hi all 

My hubby has now got a date for the procedure to stretch his gullet. First week of July. He's so looking forward/not looking forward to it.
Hoping it will sort out his ability to swallow as he can't even swallow a sip of water at the moment. Obs being peg fed. He's so fed up with that!! 
Love to all

Chrissy X 

Hi Davy,

Yup this is an old thread now but has been going since 2018 and so many positive contributions from so many and we have all helped one another along the way.

It is challenging though treatment & recovery but you get there in the end with the light at the end of the tunnel and you will see so many positive stories and outcomes on here. I was told from the get go by my consultant that it would be challenging but also told one of the highest rates of success for cure and that helped keep me posiive along the way.

I wish you well on your journey and we are all here for you if you need any help at all.
Ive also posted my blog which may help as well.

radiotherapythroat.home.blog

regards
Ian

Hi there Chrissy,

I'm so pleased he's got a date for the procedure - it must be so tough for both of you continuing with the peg feed. Obviously never fun to undergo another procedure - but hopefully that first cuppa will be so worth the wait! Take care. Love to you both x

Thank you so much Weaselbear 

xx

Hi Davy,

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I've supported my partner through tonsil cancer treatment. Hazels and Ian's blogs were incredibly helpful reading! Everyone on this forum is here for you whenever you need support, or have a weird question, or just to vent. 

The treatment is tough but has really high success rates. My partner is 7 months post treatment and back playing football, mountain hiking and eating pizza! Good luck and we're all rooting for you. X

Hi Chrissy fingers n toes x that all goes well. Sending hugs and please keep in touch. 
Hazel xx

Hi anchor

Got my specialist meeting on Wednesday when I get my treatment plan and what will be what, I can't say I'm not nervous as I am terrified as he will also have the results from my CT scan too but hey 4 days to go

Hi Davy

Totally understand and its tough time waiting for results but as you say Wed will soon be here and knowing your treatment plan is the first step forward.
Treatment nowadays is so advanced and technology available now is amazing.

It is tough on partners as well and I have a special shout out for all partners in my blog as they are so important for support before,during and after treatment. 
All the focus is on the patient but my support team was particularily helpful with my partner and it was  at times, easier to relay information when both at appointments.

We are all rooting for you and all here if you need any help,support or advice.
Let us know how you get on Wednesday and this is the start of your recovery when you know what treatment plan is.

kind regards
ian


 

Hi Chrissy

sending my best wishes to you both and it can be really tough during and after treatment so hang in there and hope once procedure carried out, it all becomes a little more comfortable and bearable with swallowing and able to sip and drink water.
 

kind regards

Ian