Hi Victoria I too have had a parotid gland removed although with a different type of cancer. The fact that you have not been referred for radiotherapy is extremely good news. First because it means the cancer has been completely removed, which means you have a reallly good outlook secondly because radiotherapy side effects cause many permanent problems. Feeling guilty for your good luck and fear of cancer recurrence are the two most common emotions experienced by those who survive cancer. Waiting for further results also adds to your general stress levels. Just talking about your situation is good for you and over the next few months / years these feelings will begin to subside, in the near term if your feelings become overwhelming you could ask your GP to refer you for counselling. Meanwhile I guess you have to concentrate on working on getting over any nerve damage to your face and neck. I hope your recovery goes well. Kim

Hi Victoria You are bound to be feeling low, you have a lot to get your head around, but I promise you, life will improve by the week. Write down those questions you forgot to ask, your GP may be able to answer them. I have squamous cell cancer. Kim