 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Kerri,
I'm a 4 year plus survivor of the same treatment you had. Yes, it can be done.
Will the fear of a recurrence ever go away? Probably not, but it does get easier.
Yes, you did "have" cancer and you are now cancer free, as I like to say. You can call yourself a "survivor".
If you want to ask me some questions off the forum, just send me a PM or an email. Click on my screen name and then profile. The links are there.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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