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Thank you all my buddies for your thoughts of me today and I am back from hospital feeling pretty exhausted. Anyway, let me tell you what happened. I got to see the surgeon at 2.15 and he was a lovely man. He confirmed that it is tongue cancer and asked me how much I wanted to know, so I told him hold nothing back. He reckons that the tumour is still small and that hopefully it won't have spread and he asked me if I wanted the lymph checking too as the difference is between a 2 hour operation for just fixing the tongue and a 10 hour operation for them to cut between my ear to underneath my chin a check the lymph nodes. I have opted for the 10 hour operation to ensure if any nodes are affected then I would be sent for radiotherapy.
The operation will consist of them cutting out the tongue tumour and 1cm around it. Then they take the skin off my wrist as it is the thinnest and most pliable skin and graft it onto my tongue, then they take some skin off my tummy and put it on my wrist.
I will be in intensive care for two days to make sure my tongue doesn't swell too much and if it does they will give me a tracheostomy (spelling)? I will then be in hospital for 8 to 10 days and will have to learn to swallow and talk again.
Thank you all so much for you kind words of encouragement and good wishes, and I will keep you in touch of what happens from hereon. I have a meeting with the two consultants that will be looking after me on 6th December and I should be going in hospital about 12 December.
I am so relieved that it is curable, I know it is a big operation, but life is better than a few weeks of suffering. I have so much to be thankful for and at least will be able to see the grandchildren grow for a few more years. Bless you all. x
Awww I am pleased for you that your cancer is curable, Be strong x
I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I think you have definitely opted for the right operation just to make sure nothing is missed. In a years time I'm sure you will look back on this and feel so strong and brave. Good luck with every thing xxx
Awww Bless you, I have been thinking about you all afternoon and kept checking to see if you are back. I think you have done the right thing choosing the 10 hour operation. So pleased to hear that it is curable. Call me anytime if you need a chat. At least you don't have too long to wait for the op but I am sure it will still seem like a long time for you. :hugs::hugs::hugs: xx
nicola1980
26-11-12, 19:17
sending :hugs: :hugs: xx
Twinsmummy
26-11-12, 19:24
Thank you for posting back, you have been on my mind all afternoon. My mum's friend is in recovery for cancer of the tongue and my mum said she just sounds a little different now but you soon get used to it.
I wish you very well with your surgery and look forward to hearing about your progress (as much as you want to tell). I am sure you are exhausted......
With all best wishes
Caroline
Stands mum
26-11-12, 19:26
I'm sorry you have to go through this, but I'm pleased that they can treat you.
All my love to you, omg!
I'm over the moon they can cure it, congratulations on that much!
Get better soon and hopefully you'll be home in time for christmas! xxxx
What a fantastic positive attitude you have!!!
The doctors today are wonderful and will have
You on the road to recovery in no time.
Stay strong, keep well and send that rotten cancer packing!!!
God Bless xxxx
What a brave lady you are. To have to wait what must have seemed like an eternity and then calmly post to us all after seeing the specialists,is remarkable in itself.
You will come through this, of that I am sure.
almamatters
26-11-12, 19:47
sending you love and hugs. Been thinking about you today. :hugs: :hugs:
Frankie123
26-11-12, 19:55
I am so pleased that they are able to sort the cancer out and that it will be cured. I would have opted for the ten hour op because I would want to be sure they got it all. Have thought about you all day and just so glad that you are going to be okay. Hopefully you will be able to have a good Christmas. God bless you.
nomorepanic
26-11-12, 20:15
I think we were all hoping they were going to say it wasn't cancer after all but you are coping brilliantly.
I am sorry you have to go through this at all but you sound like you are strong lady and know what you are dealing with and facing it head on.
Sending you loads of love xx
So sorry to hear that it was bad news but pleased that it can be treated and the operation will be soon, wishing you all the best and will be thinking of you xx
Ricardo, thank you for saying I am a brave lady, I don't think I am, you just wait until I have had the operation and I am turned into a whimpering shambles, but I am going to try to be brave and not moan about the discomfort, it will be worth it just to have LIFE. Thank you so much for today and your support.
Almamatters thanks for the hugs.Frankie thank you too and for saying you would have the 10 hour operation, I think I have made the right decision.
Nicola, again thanks you for your support, OK so it could have been better news, but I guess some time in our life we have to suffer and I know you have had more than your fair share.
cmc thank you too and now I am going to go to bed and see if I get a better sleep than I have had for days. Giod bless you all. xx
have a good sleep. Sometimes its better to know what your dealing with than the build up and worry of not knowing. I think you are sounding very brave and am pleased that the surgeons seem to have a good plan in place for you.big hugs x
SamanthaAU
26-11-12, 22:14
I have been thinking of you too - the news could have been better, but it could have been worse too.
I also think you have done the right thing with the longer op - better to be safe then sorry xxx
I too think you've made the right choice to have the longer operation. A friend of my Mum's had to have her lymph glands investigated/partially removed a while ago, and you would hardly know now, unless you knew to look.
Sending you lots of luck and good vibes for a swift recovery.
Can I just tell you, you are my hero, I admire how well you are handling this.:winks: you are such a strong brave person. You are going to do such a great job throughout this entire procedure. We will all be here for you, I am so happy that this will all be behind you in no time. You are in my thoughts, and prayers. :hugs:
JackInTheBox
27-11-12, 00:53
You are very brave, such courage is a inspiration to us all! I know you will pull through this and fully recover! You seem to be too strong and happy to succumb to such a thing ;)
Please let us know how you are and how things are going. Best wishes and hope of a quick recovery!
I'm so sorry about the diagnosis but glad that they can do something about it. I think you made the right choice to go for the longer more thorough operation, it will put your mind at rest in the long run.
Thinking of you :bighug1:
Thumbelina
27-11-12, 06:16
Ricardo, thank you for saying I am a brave lady, I don't think I am, you just wait until I have had the operation and I am turned into a whimpering shambles, but I am going to try to be brave and not moan about the discomfort, it will be worth it just to have LIFE. Thank you so much for today and your support.
Almamatters thanks for the hugs.Frankie thank you too and for saying you would have the 10 hour operation, I think I have made the right decision.
Nicola, again thanks you for your support, OK so it could have been better news, but I guess some time in our life we have to suffer and I know you have had more than your fair share.
cmc thank you too and now I am going to go to bed and see if I get a better sleep than I have had for days. Giod bless you all. xx
Hi Ddcoo,
You are a very strong person and you have all you need to come out on the other side. You will do great.
I am not british, but my husband is. And i always say one of the many thnigs that i trully admire about british people are sense of humor, and also their patience, persistence, attention to details - one word being tough.
This is what will definately help you to got through this.
It is all about our attitude. I we can change the situation lets change our attitude to it.
(Trying to do it myself now, not easy though).
So many people are thinking of you and will be praying for everything to go well!!!
rubynoodles
27-11-12, 08:01
Was thinking about you yesterday. I hope you are able to have the op soon and then put this all behind you :hugs:
Hello I have just read your post just wanted to say you are very brave sending hugs take care you will get there,toria xx
You are very brave indeed. Think on the positive side that it is curable and they will just get it all out for you and you can carry on with your life and spend lots of time with your grandchildren.... Big hugs :bighug1:
I just wanted to say to everbody who has been with me through this the biggest thank you and "panicme" said I was her hero - I have never been a hero before and is it alright if I get a cape like superman? Seriously I don't think I am brave, I am really scared inside and goodness knows what I will be like on the day I go in, but I have got all of you routing for me and it does make a difference. I am seeing the consultant on 6th Dec when I also have an MRI scan and then hopefully I will have the operation on the 12th December, but I will post again after I have seen the surgeon next Wed and confirm.
Me and my partner went shopping today for some posh pyjamas and some stupid looking teddy slippers, and as I collect teddy bears we got a new one to share the journey with me and I have named him after the surgeon. Now I will post no more till I know what is happening next and thank you ALL xx
Beautiful Message from you Di :)
Glad your husband is giving you this much needed attention and it sounds like you're making fun of this situation which is just amazing!
Very inspirational woman and god forbid (touch wood aswell *touches wood*) anyone else here should get this b****h of an illness, we will be as courageous as you!
Good luck and hope to hear from you soon <3
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