What happens when you receive a diagnosis you’re not expecting? This diagnosis is going to change how you look and sound and there has been no public awareness about it. Karen and her husband, Ian realise how important silver linings are throughout an arduous medical journey and when life is expected to carry on afterwards. Meeting patients and professionals through the Mouth Cancer Foundation have taken away some of the isolation and helped to change their life. Included are testimonials from friends showing a variety of H&NC in the hope of helping others going through this pathway. There are also chapters from professionals Karen has had the pleasure of working with and a Guide to H&NC for patients and family members. See how the silver linings unfold….