Hi, Charles,

You plug the holes by getting as much reliable information as you can, sorting it out, deciding on a course of treatment and committing to it. It's a lot to deal with, but many of us had to travel that path on our own. The point is, you are the most important person in this battle, and you have to decide you're worth fighting for. We do.

Yeah, it would be nice to get this disease when there is more research on treatment, or there is better treatment, or ... But we didn't. Take a deep breath. You'll make it, too.

Good luck.

Marlene


Marginal mandibulectomy 6/17/08 resulted in DX of Stage I SCC - gingiva (3 mm) right mandible, buccal side. Clear margins. Occasional social drinker. Smoked last cigarette in 1979. Clear pet: 12/08; 7/20/09. Yay!