On Mar 08, 2016 4:28 PM CheyenneMoon wrote:
On Mar 07, 2016 1:48 AM JEYEREH wrote:
Hi---This is brand new for us. Husband diagnosed with throat cancer and the HPV. We're just trying to put one foot in front of the other. Saw Oncologist on Friday March 4, 2016. He said stage 4 cancer in left tonsil and lymph nodes. Has appt this Wednesday with ENT doctor who wants to take tonsils and lymp nodes out. The oncologist wants chemp and radiation but ENT wants tonsils out. What path are we suspossed to follow??? One says one things, the other says another thing!!!! I know this is the start of a very, very long journey. We don't know anything for sure except for throat cancer stage 4. Any advice would be appreciated. thank You!!!
Hi,
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I have had both chem/radiation and a left neck dissection. If I were you I would go with the chemo/ radiation first and if that doesn't kill it all then the neck dissection. Cancer is a beast! The treatments are harsh. Don't let anyone sugar coat it. I too had stage 4, started on tonsils went to base of tongue and involved a lymph node. My ENT put me in touch with the oncologist. I did 6 rounds of chemo and 36 radiations. If my lymph node had acted like everyone else's I would not have needed the neck dissection. I am 1 year and 3 months out of treatment and a year and 1 month from my neck surgery. Arm yourself with as much information as you can. Each of us are individuals and we all handle our treatments differently. When you are done with treatment, your mind can become your biggest obstacle. I went with a peg tube and still lost 20 lbs. I have undergone speech and physical therapy due to the surgery. Please don't bury your head in the sand, prepare for worse case scenarios and when they don't happen it will be wonderful. You are fighting one if the biggest battles if your life. Arm yourself with knowledge and slay the beast that stands before you. I send love and warmth your way. Prayers for you and your family. Glory be to God!
Cheyenne
Hi Cheyenne,
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord FOREVER.” (emphasis mine).
I know you repeated that many times during those dark days so I thought you might get a smile seeing it in print. It is so nice to see you posting again. As you so aptly said, each case is different and so are our reactions. My brother, diagnosed in 2013, has moved on, however it is always there. Now he self-medicates with Rick Simpson’s oil, which seems to assist him with maintaining his weight. I am not promoting it, however it seems to be working for him. He lives in Oregon so legality issues do not apply.
Thank you for coming back. It is a blessing when a survivor makes the effort to post since this is definitely a trial by fire. You have been blessed, however you already know that.
I wish you continued health and hopefully you can be a beacon of hope to those you touch. May our Lord Christ Jesus continue to use you for His Glory.
Clint