Hi Susan,

Welcome to OCF. I am sorry to hear of the situation you are in but happy you and your family are comfortable with the doctors decision. Like Liz said, pain management is huge. You may want to check out the blog section of this site. Some caregivers have been kind enough to document what they have gone through with their loved ones. That should give you an idea of what to expect. Liz has a blog called "walking towards the light" you may want to read that. Liz is one of the best people to talk to, she has wonderful insight from a caregivers point of view.

You can click on Forum list, then OCF Cancer Blogs

I wish you and your family luck.


Last edited by suzanne98; 08-24-2009 04:58 PM.
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)