Hello I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer on Monday 14th January.  Total shock. I've been told it's stage 1 and it's the primary site, which I'm so thankful for.  I'm now waiting for a date for an operation to explore the area before they decide on the appropriate treatment. I'm scared but trying to be positive. Any advice would be most helpful. Thank you.

Hello I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer on Monday 14th January.  Total shock. I've been told it's stage 1 and it's the primary site, which I'm so thankful for.  I'm now waiting for a date for an operation to explore the area before they decide on the appropriate treatment. I'm scared but trying to be positive. Any advice would be most helpful. Thank you.

Hi Chook 

As ‘novices’ so far, may not have an awful lot of good advice but would say to be reassured by the good prognosis this cancer has.  There is so much to take in at this early stage - go with a list to appointments and if you can take someone with you, a second set of ears will come away with additional information.  If that’s not possible your specialist nurse is there to help you.  

The online support here is fantastic also. 

Hope all goes according to plan with you, the odds are good 

Hi chook, be assured your not alone in being scared.... every single person facing this journey is scared  & so are the family members too! ..& I think its a totally warranted & a very natural response to something that is out of our control "the unknown" I suppose! ,  tbh everyone ive met during my hubbys treatment starts off not knowing which way to turn or what to expect , but if your hospital or place of treatment is anything like Velindre cancer centre which is where my hubby attends for treatments you'll be so very well informed of everything right from the start ,youll be advised on what to expect & to look out for & things that'll  help you out during your treatment ,  you will soon feel more confident & be prepared to dig deep & get on with the task in hand , its hard to suggest anything to you just yet as you dont know what your treatment plan is , so any tips may just be irrelevant to you ... good luck & if you need to have a chat send me a friend request if you want ... regards Amanda.