Thanks to all for your unfailing support...not just to me, but to each other. This forum overflows with gifts of compassion and understanding.
It is good to recall the advice about surgery being a "piece of cake" after the rads. So I reckon I must be halfway through my slice by now.
The staples came out today, and all the nurses swooned at the expertise of my surgeon. Do you think they have some sort of mutual admiration pact?? He is good looking I must admit.
There is still a fair amount of discomfort and odd skin sensations from where there has been significant muscle loss. I know it takes time to get used to the new improved body. Resting is a major hobby of mine right now.
Once again, bless you all,
Fran


SCC Base of tongue diag. April 04 Stage IV, mets to rt. neck multiple nodes 35 rads+8 boosts First recurrence Jan05. Rt.rad neck dissection Feb02/05. Recurred with bone mets in neck July 05.
Committed to survival with dignity.