Hi there,

Are there any other members who have had tongue cancer early on in their life?

I had cancer and had most of the surgery when I was 29 and celebrated my 30th birhtday just before having a week of brachytherapy (not a good present!). I feel dismayed to have such a potentially serious health issue at this stage.

I did think I might have a slightly higher risk of cancer than people my age my mother died of cancer (different type) in her early sixties, but I thought it would come later rather than sooner.

It would be great to hear from someone in their 20s or 30s who has had similar tongue cancer experiences to see how they coped.

Also, I came accross a study carried out recently in Ireland which noted an increase in the number of young non smoking women with tongue cancer, and I am interested in why this happens. My doctor had no idea.

Eilish