Yes, I am very concerned about the bleeding, I would insist the ENT specialist make an emergency visite and locate the cause of the bleading. (Some cancer medication can also cause the blood not to cloth as well)

I would also ask the medical team for a detailed plan of action with dates set for surgery. Our medical team told us what they were going to do during surgery and what to expect as far as recovery and permanent changes. You will be amazed at how much is possible.

My husband's case is different but his cancer also started in his oral cavity and spread into his jaw bone and local lymph nods very quickly. With everything happening so fast, and with a stage 4 diagnosis, I was very releived when the surgeon said he would be able to save my husband and have him looking his best. You father will need help 24/7 during his recovery after the surgery. If possible make a plan for your family to assist him in shifts. I did not sleep for 5 days so that my husband could rest.

Waiting at the end was torture: my husband's growth got about 1/3 bigger, his jaw bone stated to pain because of deterioration and nerve pinching. There was also the smell of decay which I did not mention to my husband until he was healed as he did not notice it.

Once they took my husband away for surgery, I was finally able to relax. He was in there hands, and all that could be done would be done. I trusted them. All this to say, my huband came out of a huge surgery and he is living well.

Its important to know if you feel you trust your medical team. Are they keeping you well informed? Do they have a clear plan with clear goals for your father?


Reconstructive surgery has come a long way, there are a lot of options for yoyr father.
Thinking about your family, Sophie







Sorry about the general link posted ealier, not very useful:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/oral/page1/AllPages/Print