Hi everyone, i will introduce myself and trust i am on the right track. I was diagnosed Dec. 09 with a tumor which is 1 cm to the right of the larynx with activity in the lymph node.January was a blur of tests, peg tube insertion, hearing test, teeth out, moulds for trays and the 1st clinic visit for the mould for the mask and ct scan. since then ... nothing... have a letter which states that the 2nd clinic visit will be 4 weeks from 26thJan 2010. am very anxious as it is only at the 2nd visit that i will be give a date for radiation therapy, plus 1 low dose of Cispatin per week to begin. i will have 7 weeks of treatment. I am 58 yrs old , a smoker all my adult life and am struggling on all fronts. i really find this site so helpful...