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HPV squamous cell throat cancer: Soft palate isn't working
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 8 hours ago | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for posting this. My husband has just received the diagnosis. His will loose his palate and they are taking out a large tumor off his neck. He is just turning 59 in a couple of weeks, and we have no idea what this all means. Thank you all who have shared. We are terrified, but glad to read that treatment is possible. Many blessings and sincere hope that you find the right treatment and strategies forward.
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@ceci2026 I hope you can continue to find support here on Connect. There will be a lot of changes for you both through this treatment and recovery. Healing is a slow process, measured best in weekly improvement as opposed to daily. Keep in close touch with your medical team for answers and suggestions when issues pop up. I suggest lots of questions about side effects and complications when you meet with your surgical team, as well as radiology if that comes into the picture later. It is better to be prepared than be in a panic when something goes wrong.
There is a light and life at the end of the tunnel, and some day you will be able to provide others with information from your experiences. How soon is his surgery?
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@ceci2026 For sure this is very scary but try to remember that your doctors have so much expertise and they know what they are doing. My husband has been through head and neck cancer. We were told by the medical oncologist, "this is all I do", try to keep that in your mind. They are so focused on healing their patients and they really care. Please keep us updated?