 "OCF Down Under, Kiwi" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 | Sorry that there were affected nodes and perineural invasion. The doctor thinks its curable though so you can hang onto that.
He's going to find the radiation and chemo hard so you will need lots of support. You refer it to a journey so it might help you to see this as another twist in the road but one that you can navigate with your amazing love and determination. Think of the rads and chemo as effective fighting agents against any microscopic cells remaining. They hurt but they get the job done.
Most of us have been through it and needed lots of help at the time - emotional and practical: family, friends, professionals, Cancer Society. All assistance is useful.
Much love
Maureen
1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.
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