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Lump in lymph gland and tonsil

Davyellie61
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Hi I am new and a bit confused as I just had my biopsy and got diagnosed with cancer and the lump in my neck is a secondary and the primary they think is in my tonsil. I have to go for a CT scan on Wednesday and the following week see the specialist and oncologist I am not sure what I want to ask as I am in a bit of a stunned stage. I presently work and don't know if this will stop me working as at my age if this takes a while to cure then at my age I ain't getting another job lol. Can anyone advise me on things I might ask when I see the specialist in about ten days and has anyone had this before ?

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    Hello, I had tongue cancer, spread to lymph too. I know that stunned feeling.

    Things you might want to ask:

    Is it HPV positive? (This will affect diagnosis) What stage am I? Average prognosis?

    How large is the tumour? How many lymph nodes affected?

    Will I need chemo and radiation?  Am I a candidate for proton beam?

    What level radiation will I have? 50? 60? Will you blast both sides or one?

    Will you recommend a feeding tube for me? (I was stage 1 and managed food, no tube)

    Re working, I believe there are laws to cover your sick leave. If that's not the case, depending on any machinery/driving you might be able to stay working. I was tired but the distraction of work is sometimes good. 
     

    Wishing you all the very best, Erica

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    Hello, I had tongue cancer, spread to lymph too. I know that stunned feeling.

    Things you might want to ask:

    Is it HPV positive? (This will affect diagnosis) What stage am I? Average prognosis?

    How large is the tumour? How many lymph nodes affected?

    Will I need chemo and radiation?  Am I a candidate for proton beam?

    What level radiation will I have? 50? 60? Will you blast both sides or one?

    Will you recommend a feeding tube for me? (I was stage 1 and managed food, no tube)

    Re working, I believe there are laws to cover your sick leave. If that's not the case, depending on any machinery/driving you might be able to stay working. I was tired but the distraction of work is sometimes good. 
     

    Wishing you all the very best, Erica

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