Hello. I hope you are doing well.

I came across your page while searching into Tonsil Cancer. I when to my ENT Doctor for a disconfort in my ear that turn out to be a small hair in my ear. I don’t know how it got in there. Anyway, she notes one of my tonsil was enlarge. She gave me antibiotics to see if it when down but it didn’t. She then told me they associate that with cancer so she want me to have a Tonsillectomy to remove both of my tonsils.
I am concern because I really don’t know if I should go through the surgery. I when to have a second opinion and I was told he didn’t think it was so big to be concern or have surgery. I really don’t know what to do. By reading your page I think i probably should go through the Surgery to find out if indeed is cancer or not. I was like you I didn’t know tonsil cancer existed. I really don’t feel bad so I hope is nothing but again you never know. I was told I have to have my tonsils out to be able to be diagnose. Did you had to remove your tonsils to find out you have Cancer or was something else done to find out? I really appreciate all the help and advise I can get. Thank you in advance and God Bless you all.

I was just checking in with you to see how things are going.how are you feeling? I had a neck Disecction 3 weeks ago, they took out the remainder of the lump since rads didnt get it all. Doc says He got all The cancer and things are looking good. However, Im in another healing process. Im so sick of being sick. I just want my life back. Have you regained yours?? I need some GOOD stories, Im on a mental roller coaster with all this.
Elena

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 5:18:33 PM PST by elenacuomo

Hi Elana

How are u Hope all is well.My name is Elena and I have followed your blog. You have been aN INSPIRATION TO ME. Your courage and dealing with this discustinug disease has helped me. However, Im having a huge setback. I cant think the positive anymore Ive been in so much pain and I just cant begin to heal.

How do you do it? Do you have any words of encouragement? Ii just had my neck disecction and I feel like the Bride of frankenstein. My begininning fight I had trouble with the Feeding tube and that came out. Now last week I was onto my 11th week of healing—-I developed Pnemonia and was fading away of malnutrion. tube is back in but now Im so angry that I lost so much healing time…HELP Im sick of being sick
Besst regards,
Elena Cuomo

Posted on November 22, 2009 at 7:04:37 AM PST by elenacuomo

Rose—
It’s so good to see you back on here and it sounds like you are doing great. I just wanted to say hi and wish you the best results on your PET scan—I just know it will all be fine. Can’t wait to see your kitty in his pumpkin costume! :) Take care and let us hear from you once in awhile!

Hugs—
Martha

Posted on October 24, 2009 at 5:33:33 PM PDT by mp327

Rose,
Thanks for your words of encouragement. I found that several people have had problems with thrush which makes me feel better that I am not alone going through this. I have not lost any weight this week so I am thinking I will try to get by without the PEG. I was impressed that you went without the PEG very quickly and at how many different things you are able to eat.
Hugs
Anna

Posted on July 23, 2009 at 7:46:22 AM PDT by anna

Hi everyone! For those who don’t know… McMary is my sister in Gig Harbor, WA.

One of these days after treatment is done I’m hoping to get up there for a visit. From Mary’s description her house and property are beautiful!

Thank you again for all of your continued support, love and prayers.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Hugs and blessings,
Rose

Posted on April 6, 2009 at 7:27:23 PM PDT by elanarosegraves

Hey Rose,

Your page looks great and I’m pleased to see how many supporters you have. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, especially as you embark on the radiation treatments. I hope to come for a visit soon to support you in person.

Love,
Mary

Posted on April 5, 2009 at 12:06:55 PM PDT by mcmary

Hi Elana,

You hang in there as well Kid, We can make it through this situation togehter. I am starting Radiation today and Chemo on Monday.

My stomach is still a little sore from the PEG tube. Did you get one?

I was really blown away with this diagnosis of tonsil cancer. I had never even heard of it. Anyway here we are today. I am at least half way through and it sounds like you are too so lets stick together. Keep me updated on your progress, I will keep you updated on mine.

Be Strong

Posted on March 12, 2009 at 7:59:27 AM PDT by jnirmaier