Head and neck cancer

[Laneyjane59]

Hi I had stage 4 ssc base of tongue hpv16. I was diagnosed June 2015 and received chemo and 35 radiotherapy sessions over seven weeks ending September 2015. I remain cancer free to date

[MAS_Nurse]

Good morning Laneyjane 59 and welcome to this caring and supportive community.

That is such good news. It must have been such a difficult time for you and your family. We hope now you can enjoy your life and go from strength to strength. When something like that happens it changes the way you see things and your perspective on life. Our very best wishes go with you.

I am sure our other members would like to wish you well too.

MAS Nurse.

[sassy59]

Hi Laneyjane, good news indeed and I’m pleased for you. Hpv has just been discussed on Sky News and I am shocked to discover that boys are not vaccinated against it only girls. This needs to change.

Best wishes to you xxxxx