Best News from Bad News

BeagleDad
BeagleDad Member Posts: 108 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Just got biopsy results back.  And if one has to have bad news, at least there is some good components to it.  The tonsil cancer has been confirmed, but so has HPV16. I am also being treated by a significant specialist in this field in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. 

So I am not pleased to be diagnosed with cancer, I am relieved that it is this one in this place (tonsil).  Also negative on any lymphoma.    

There are thousands of far worse resulsts one could have had.

I'll take every little victory I can.

I'll be around here and appreciate the support I have received thus far and will participate for my own good and hopefully for the good of others and those that will follow me through their storm in the future.    

 

Don
-Carly's Dad

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  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #2
    When It Comes To Cancer

    We are glad for every little positive aspect that we receive. I am glad you are getting some pluses leaning your way-Take Care-God Bless-Russ

  • johnsonbl
    johnsonbl Member Posts: 266 Member
    edited October 2020 #3
    If you gotta have it...

    HPV is the way to go.  If they caught it early enough you may end up with a lighter course of treatment.  Good luck.

     

    Brandon

  • BeagleDad
    BeagleDad Member Posts: 108 Member
    edited October 2020 #4
    johnsonbl said:

    If you gotta have it...

    HPV is the way to go.  If they caught it early enough you may end up with a lighter course of treatment.  Good luck.

     

    Brandon

    Fingers & Toes

    As they say in Australia.  My PET scan is Monday and I SURE AM hoping it was caught "early enough".  I know the lymph node lump is very small, and, in fact, is only noticeable when I push on it.  No other symptoms..no sore throat, nothing.  So here's hoping.  Thank you!

     

    Don   "Beagledad"

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