Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#192642 06-27-2016 04:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
Member
OP Offline
Member

Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
Hello, I am hopeful that this forum will allow me to share experiences, advice, ideas, comfort and resources with others who are suffering or healing. I have never done anything like this before, so here goes...
My name is Sarah and I was diagnosed with stage 1 HPV16 tonsill cancer 5 weeks ago. Since then I have had a tonsillectomy to remove a 1.5cm tumor and a modified, radical neck dissection to remove and biopsy 28 lymph nodes. I am very lucky to have dodged any other treatment, but I am searching for resources and information to help rehabilitate and also share experiences that may help others who are embarking on or going through something similar. I look forward to using this forum.

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 10,507
Likes: 6
Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Offline
Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 10,507
Likes: 6
Welcome to OCF, Sarah! You have come to the right place for info and support. Im looking forward to getting to hearing more.

Best wishes with your continued recovery.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile

Link Copied to Clipboard
Top Posters
ChristineB 10,507
davidcpa 8,311
Cheryld 5,260
EzJim 5,260
Brian Hill 4,912
Newest Members
Jina, VintageMel, rahul320, Sean916, Megm37
13,103 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums23
Topics18,166
Posts196,921
Members13,103
Most Online458
Jan 16th, 2020
OCF Awards

Great Nonprofit OCF 2023 Charity Navigator OCF Guidestar Charity OCF

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5