OP Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 33 | So I am starting radiation and chemo this week and I am so scared. I HATE that mask. I freak out when they strap me in it. I am super scared of what is to come. I am meeting with a doctor tomorrow to talk about a feeding tube. I have no idea what to think or how to prepare for this. I cry all the time. I just want this to work so my kids don't have to be scared anymore .
Age 36 Mommy of 4 Diagnosed 8/5-tongue cancer T2 tumor with partial-glossectomy 8/13/13 along with neck dissection HPV positive Path report all clear margins! 11/5/13- enlarged taste bud and mild Dysplasia Surgery planned for 11/12 11/12 cancer cells removed Staged increased to stage 3. T3N1 Chemo and rads started 3/4/14 33 rads and 6 chemo Peg tube 3/7/14 37 radiation and 8 chemo treatments Completed treatment 4/25/14 recurrence 12/1/15 surgery for Hemiglossectomy 12/11/15
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