Well, this morning I called the Surgeon at WVU Hospital or should I say he called me. He was very nice about me wanting a 2nd opinion. He told me he was in total agreemnet and even gave me the name of a DR at the cancer Center at Ohio State. It turns out he's the head Dr there and very knowledgeable. I called my PCP and things have started to progress. I haven't heard if my ins. has approved the referral yet, but I have a positive feeling. Thanks to all who set me straight in my thinking. I hurt so bad I can hardly swallow and seem to "slobber" all the time. " need a bib".If it wasn't for pain pills, it sure would be tough right now. Have a great day all and ggod luck to everyone. EzJim

Dear Jim, Good for you for taking the next step, and lucky for you that you have Barb at your side. You can fight this. Amy in the Oz

Jim,
WAY TO GO!
This post is the one we have all been waiting to see! Let us know how it goes, O.K.?
Wayne

BTW, Give that pretty woman of yours a kiss ;^)

This is BarbT.. EzJims girl.... i want to thank everyone here for the encouragement... it gives me hope to know there are so many people out there that care.. just the words on here make me feel somewhat better.. im having a hard time at this and sometimes dont know what to do.. but im willing to do what ever it takes.. hugggs to all....Barb

Wayne.... If I give her a kiss, she'll want more than I can handle...LOL

Hi Jim,

My father was diagnosed in March with oral cancer, 4 days before he turned 75. He has had the surgery and still faces upcoming radiation. We have had a tough time due to heart problems, but every day gets better. His pain was so severe that the pain pills were not cutting it any more. The doctor said with his type of cancer the pain is so bad that once the patient has surgery the pain from the surgery is nothing compared to the pain they felt before. Dad says the surgeon was right!

Please don't give up. Keep chugging forward. For us, some day's are better than others and on the bad day's we just float. We still are facing radiation, and dad is determined that he is going to fight. With a PMA and a good support network you can get thru this.

Hugs,

Joy

P.S. My dad's name is Jim too

Joy,,, I guess I had better keep the name of Jim in good standing. Your Dad must be a strong guy and I admire him like I do most people on here. Thanks for the encouragment..EzJim

Good for you EzJIM !!

Glad to know you are getting the help you need.

Hi Barb, glad to know you are here as well. There is a lot to learn and I am sure you will find answers to many of your questions here.

Take care,
Diane

Glad to hear your good news, Jim! I am glad to hear you will be getting such a good doctor.
My husband was born in Ohio, we are HUGE Buckeye fans....my son will be going to Ohio State U in the fall.....God Bless, Carol

Diane,,,
yes there is alot to learn and the more i read the more im learning.. this is a good source of information.. it seems when i get on my computer this is the first place i head anymore..thanks to everyone for the knowledge that im getting from this site..huggs to all...
Barb,,,

I sign in and spend a lot of time , at least 4 times a day , reading Posts from all you good people. I sure am glad I found it and met a lot of very nice people. Have great day all. Waiting for my grandaughter to bring my new great granddaughter so you all know i'm a happy guy. Jim