My brother was diagnosed with tonsil cancer several months ago. He's further on the journey than you are, having had the blood tests, dental work and recently finished radio therapy. He has found two things particularly difficult; the mask he had to wear whilst having the various scans (MRI/CT) and the fact that the radiotherapy left him unable to eat/drink without a peg feed. His oncologist has said that he will return to eating sold foods but it can take a very long time. He has also found the mental side challenging in that recovery is very slow.

The positive news is that he was told that this cancer is hard to treat because of its location but easier to "cure" than most others. It's great that you have so much love and care around you for this coming journey and my love and best wishes are with you.

So sorry I clicked report instead of respond!!  Apologies.

Thank u for taking the time to reply.  Yes I think I will struggle with time but the fact he's only several months on us still early days.  Hopefully his recovery will progress well now that treatment has finished.can I ask what his diagnosis was? One side? 

Regards Kerry.

yes, one side but no lymph nodes.

Hi looks like iam about to start the same journey as yourself, had the offending tonsil out 7 days ago it'was lymphoma awaiting referral appointment for follow up treatment, have you started your treatment yet, just wondering what to expect and how your doing.

It;s not me, its my brother. He has had radiotherapy, peg fitted through which he receives nourishment. He is doing well.....just started to actually eat more solid foods such as well cooked pasta, in small amounts. His neck and throat are sore from the radiotherapy and improvement is very slow but happening.