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

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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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    Hi oh dear so sorry to hear this  is your 4 th cancer. Are you h p v positive do you know ot does make a difference ti tumour response. 
    I have a blog it may help you understand the treatment for tonsil cancer. Im 3 yesds post treatment for tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes. Am now living my life to the max. 
    blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com it may help you. 
    any questions please ask 

    Hazel sorry for delay in reply daughters 40 th birthday weekend 

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    Hi oh dear so sorry to hear this  is your 4 th cancer. Are you h p v positive do you know ot does make a difference ti tumour response. 
    I have a blog it may help you understand the treatment for tonsil cancer. Im 3 yesds post treatment for tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes. Am now living my life to the max. 
    blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com it may help you. 
    any questions please ask 

    Hazel sorry for delay in reply daughters 40 th birthday weekend 

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    thankyou for replying. the Dr said I have tonsil cancer, some on the base of the tongue and in my lymph node it was hpv positive and 6 weeks of rt and 2 rounds of chemo. got to have 5 teeth extracted on Monday and poss mask fitting the week after. I still can't find my boxing gloves to start this fight but I am hoping I will find them in the next few days. I am in a bit of low mood but just want to start now

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