Hello,

I had T1 in right cord diagnosed October ‘17. Biopsy appeared to show non malignant tissue removed, this proved incorrect and just 3 weeks later I had laser treatment. About a month after this I was advised to be 100% certain that all the nasties were gone I should have a blast of RT. 4 weeks daily. I’d read all sorts of horror stories but consented and prepared for the worst. As luck would have it I sailed through. The mask was unpleasant but bearable. I managed to eat solids with slight discomfort in swallowing, kept the burnt skin to a minimum with regular creaming and actually gained a couple of pounds in weight ! By far the worst aspect was a 24 hour non stop cough which I developed for 2 weeks after treatment finished. This was very nasty but gradually subsided. I had check ups on a regular basis ever since and am all clear. Apart from a constant need to want to clear my throat because of excess mucous and a gravelly voice ( which I quite like ) I am fully fit and healthy. Checks will continue for a further 3 years and then I will be cured. I am a fit 67 year old and managed to take this all in my stride. NHS were exemplary and I feel very lucky to be living in the UK. Above all, our cancers have a 93% success rate of total cure. Don’t worry over the gloom and doom found in some Google postings. If you’ve got to have cancer ours is the one to have ! Should you be offered RT my advice would be to go along with it for future peace of mind, it’s not  pleasant but very bearable and worthwhile. Hopefully the laser would have done the trick and you can now look forward to a normal, healthy life. From my diagnosis onward I accepted the medical advice, stayed 100% positive and here I am, returned to “ normal “. Good luck. Any questions... fire away.

Thank you for replying to my post. I'm so grateful to everyone that has taken the time to respond. I felt numb and so alone when I found out but I feel so much more positive having heard everyone's stories. I will keep you all updated on my progress and wish you all good health. Xx

Thank you for replying to my post. I'm so grateful to everyone that has taken the time to respond. I felt numb and so alone when I found out but I feel so much more positive having heard everyone's stories. I will keep you all updated on my progress and wish you all good health. Xx