Tonsil Cancer Patient Has Full Recovery

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Wright, now 55 years old, has spent the last three years cancer-free. But his road to success has not been an easy one.

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Fighting cancer has given him a different perspective and brought him closer to his family. He says he has been successful at beating cancer through the support of friends and family.

The couple has had their share of obstacles over the years, yet still manages to keep an optimistic attitude.

"If you don't have the right frame of mind, then you're not going to make it," Kim Wright says. "You have to look and see that there's something at the other end of this."

Link: Q&A: What to Know About Tonsil Cancer

Thanks for that post Dr Joshi - very reassuring for someone like me who had a tumor in early stages in my tonsil and had the treatment recomended in the article. I have been scared of dying still but in the last week I have felt much more positive and this article has helped. The cancer also came out in my lymph nodes with 1 lump so I had a neck dissection and it hadn't spread. Along with the tonsil being removed, radiotherapy and chemo (though I noticed the article said chemo is used in cases where the cancer is more advanced - I know mine was only 1cm so very small and couldn't be found after going in all the different machines, but I know they were treating me aggresivly to cure me). So after all that I better live!

Love Chloex

Hi everyone!
It has been such a long time since I visited this marvellous forum.

I am now 2 years post surgery and my surgeon says its a good milestone. Great news!
I have moved house and my new career as a driving instructor has gone from strength to strength.
I am now Lady Captain of the golf club and enjoying life to the full.
I still don't taste anything and my eating can still be a bit tricky-sandwiches a real nono!
Still totally numb down left side of face to my upper arm. But HEY I SURVIVED!
Sorry to hear about Brenda -she was the first person to reply to my worrying early questions.
Lots of new names on the forum-hope you are all smiling!
Happy Days!
Anne W

Hi Ann

Great news, like having a second birthday.

Thanks for your helpful posting last year.

Regards


Tony

Hi Anne

Your post is an inspiration it these posts that give everyone hope.

Love Mum
xxx