Shirley - Glad you found us here! It's the best place to be for all the latest information. As you go through the main pages of OCF you might start with "Diagnosis" at:
http://oralcancerfoundation.org/diagnosis/index.htm

You will get ideas on the kinds of questions you want to ask of your doctors or for anyone here. So just make a list. It also help when you see the doctor if you can bring someone with you to help you remember what was said or what kind of instructions were given. There IS a life after cancer! My son is more than 5 years cancer-free and doing better than ever! Come here often and let us know what's happening with you!


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)