I have a nephew sho is 54, an alcoholic for meny years. He went to the VA hospitol on Thuresday and was tjold he has mouth and throat cancer. They will not operate on him because it would be to aggresive and I gues the qulity of life would be bad. kThey will start him on raiditon treatments i about week.

I guess what I asking is what is the prognoseess? I fell he has not much time. But I know nothing about this stuff. He mouth has had sours in it for several years. It has been just the last 6 months that he has had lumps in his throat, but they came up qiickly and are growing fast. So am I pessamistic or realestly.

Thank you all for lissening. Suzie

Hi Suzie

Radiotherapy is often used to treat the cancer when surgery would result in too high a cost in terms of morbidity and quality of life. Do ask his surgeon or the contact nurse for their view.

Radiotherapy can improve matters, but its success varies with the tumour and patient. Length of life given to us is not for us to know. Just hope for the best and make the best of each day - enjoy and be grateful for whatever time there is. Pray for the best. Our prayers and best wishes are with you and your nephew.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

Hi Suzie

Pauline's Diary describes the effects of radiotherapy to the neck. You may find her advice on coping with the radiotherapy of help to your nephew.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee: