I now have tonsil cancer. 4th cancer diagnosis in 12 years

hi everyone. I have just returned from hospital with the devastating news I have tonsil cancer. I had anal cancer 5 years ago and breast cancer 10 years ago and vulva cancer 11 years ago. to say I am totally devastated is an understatement. I have to see an oncologist next Thurs to discuss treatment but the surgeon said it will be 5 weeks of chemoradiation. this is what I had for the anal cancer and I don't think I have the strength to do it all again. I am hoping there might be another option. as every time I have have had treatment in the past it has left it's Mark both medically and phisically. I am totally gutted

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  • Hello Flexilegss

    I am so very sorry to hear that you've just been given your 4th cancer diagnosis. Life can be so incredibly unfair at times and it's totally understandable that you've been devastated by this news. 

    I wanted to reply and try and link you up with some of the members here on the forum who have successfully been through treatment for tonsil cancer. [@RadioactiveRaz]‍ [@Taff123]‍ and [@Anchor1707]‍ have also written personal blogs detailing their journies and I know these have been of great support and help to others dealing with this diagnosis. 

    This thread here is a very active thread with lots of folks who have had a tonsil cancer diagnosis and have been through treatment. You might find it helpful to read through some of the posts and maybe try and connect with others there. 

    I'd also encourage you to reach out to our team of nurses. I know they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support they can ahead of your Oncology appointment on Thursday. 

    Please know that whilst you may feel in a very lonely place right now, that there is lots of support for you here on the forum. 

    Keep in touch Flexilegss and let us know how you're doing. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Flexilegss

    I am so very sorry to hear that you've just been given your 4th cancer diagnosis. Life can be so incredibly unfair at times and it's totally understandable that you've been devastated by this news. 

    I wanted to reply and try and link you up with some of the members here on the forum who have successfully been through treatment for tonsil cancer. [@RadioactiveRaz]‍ [@Taff123]‍ and [@Anchor1707]‍ have also written personal blogs detailing their journies and I know these have been of great support and help to others dealing with this diagnosis. 

    This thread here is a very active thread with lots of folks who have had a tonsil cancer diagnosis and have been through treatment. You might find it helpful to read through some of the posts and maybe try and connect with others there. 

    I'd also encourage you to reach out to our team of nurses. I know they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support they can ahead of your Oncology appointment on Thursday. 

    Please know that whilst you may feel in a very lonely place right now, that there is lots of support for you here on the forum. 

    Keep in touch Flexilegss and let us know how you're doing. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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