Jon, sorry about the diagnosis, it stinks! Take to your bed today but tomorrow start rallying and prepare for battle.
Take a friend or family member with you to your appts because it's hard to remember everything they tell you. Write everything down, ask lots of questions. Are you going to a comprehensive cancer center? It also doesn't hurt to get a second or third opinion so you can make the best decision for you. Eat well, get yourself buffed up for the treatment ahead.
This will be the worst 6-7 mos of your life but then it will pass. Keep us posted. We're all here for you.
nancy


caregiver to spouse, 55 yrs, dx 9/09 SCC BOT, T2N0,nonsmoker, nondrinker, HPV 16+ ,Lt hemiglossectomy, lt modified radical neck dissection, lt tonsillectomy,PEG 11/08 removed 2/09, 30IMRT, CT neg 4/09, neg CT 10/09