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 

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