Waiting to hear what you have found out since you first wrote. I think you have been given some great advice - take things one day at a time - do NOT get ahead of yourself. We all have enough to deal with each day. Catastrophic thinking does no one - ESPECIALLY YOU - any good at all.

I don't usually tell my children (who are older) anything much until I have some confirmed information. And, when / IF the time comes, you will find the strength and will to deal with treatments - but you need to do it ONE STEP AT A TIME. Breathe deeply - relax those shoulders, and go out and enjoy TODAY.

Hugs

Donna

Someone mentioned something about whether you were a tobacco user or not - some of us here were, some where not (HPV 16 or bloody back luck). If anyone asks you this question - it is not to be judgemental - it is that they are getting info on those who have an HPV connection.

I was a tobacco user - but obviously didn't quit in time to avoid cancer - or who knows why I got it?? Some doctors believe their is a difference in treatment based on cause, some don't - we all look forward to additional research on oral cancer.

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)