Hi,I’ve been for my tonsil biopsy today and been given a possible 2 choices.Chemo and radiotherapy or Robot and radiotherapy? Any body have any advice please?
No worries ,yes Ian and Inhave a similar sense if humour ,which believe me you need during this process .Plus having someone independent of family to tantbat helps innthe okd afage been there gotbthenT shirts read the book attitude.
I think you have given your choices a lot of thought,and Im sure your thoughts on RT/Chemo is probably your best choice. Hazel wrote recently that her tonsil wasnt removed just biopsied but what was left of her tonsil disapeared with the RT.So you may well be saving yourself surgery.And can get started on treatment that much sooner,which I know you are keen to get on with it.
I had back of palate and tonsil pillar arch lasered as that area couldnt be stitched,boy that hurt for weeks.I had the worst ever sore throat and the NG tube drove me mad,so pleased when it got taken out.
Folks have said it on here before surgeons talk surgery,but you will get a fuller picture from your oncologist next week,hopefully you will leave there feeling youve chosen the right route for you.
Just thought Id pop by and say hi . My hubby was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and lymph node tumours in Dec 2015 completely out of the blue. Following an USS with FNA , biopsies and tonsillectomy he was diagnosed with SCC stage 3. He had 5 cycles of chemotherapy and 30 fractions of VMAT radiotherapy plus a subsequent neck dissection and since July 2016 he has been cancer free and in remission.
Caring for someone having this arduous treatment can be a lonely experience and comes with many anxieties so feel free to add me as a friend and if I can help - answer any questions- ir just be an ear to listen and support then Id be glad too.
good luck and best wishes
Emma aka Newlymarried
ps glad you’ve read Hazels blog and I wish now Id written one from a carers point of view.
