My husband was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the floor of his mouth in September 2013. A bilateral neck dissection was performed. I am unsure of the amount of lymph nodes removed but all tested negative. The tumor board recommended no chemo or radiation at that time. In May of this year, he was diagnosed with a metastasis to his lung, A VATS procedure was performed in June to remove a portion of the right lower lobe. Again, all lymph nodes removed from around the nodule tested negative. The oncologist is now recommending 3 different types of chemo, but my husband is extremely hesitant to do it due to horrific side effects. It has only been 8 months since his first surgery. We are devestated. Has any member of this forum been in this situation or can give us any words of encouragement?

Can anyone tell me how to remove the smiley face next to my screen name? This certainly does not represent the way I am feeling.