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 frown .


Age 36
Mommy of 4 smile
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