Hi my name is Tony

I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of my left tonsil September 2007, I had neck dissection surgery first with 30 lymph nodes removed but only 1 with cancer. In late October I started radiotherpy with 35 treatments and went through it relatively well compared to a lot of other people but it was still no walk in the park, lost weight etc but I feel really good now.

I had a CT scan 1 week ago and the report came back with a suspicious thickening behind the tongue and next monday I go into hospital for the day and my specialist will use a scope and biospy will be taken.

I suspect the radiation did not kill the tumour or it has spread to some other part of my throat, I asked my specialist what was next if it did not kill the tumour he said most likely more radiation and probably chemo this time.

A bit nervous and worried but will post outcome of biospy next week

Regards

Tony

Diagnosed Stage 3 SCC Sept 2007, Left tonsil, Neck Dissection, 20 nodes removed, 1 cancerous, 35 Rad treatments, no peg, lost 15 kilos, x-smoker 25 years ago, social drinker, CT scan April 08, 21st April telescopic biospy, monitoring dysplasia, scan and panendscopy every 6 months.