After suffering from lichen planus in my oesophagus since 1998 and enduring many dilatations over the years, I had biopsies in my orapharynx (top of food pipe) last July (2017) which showed high grade dysplasia (pre-cancerous cells). Gastroentorology asked ENT about treatment but they couldn't manage to use their rigid scope so I was passed back to ENT who decided to do an EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection) which was done January 2018. A tumour was discovered in the area and removed and proved to be squamous cell carcinoma. I was passed to Oncology and the treatment decided upon was two rounds of chemo and 33 radiotherapy sessions. It was really tough and I didn’t like the mask I had to wear for the radiotherapy but I managed it and It’s now a year since my treatment finished. I have had six monthly scans and blood tests since then and both times they have come back clear. My fingers are still crossed and I am so thankful for all the hospital doctors and nurses who have been involved in my treatment. They couldn’t have been more supportive.