Hey Buck!!
Hopefully my brain will engage soon, something is just not right since the accident.
Read so many postings last night; thought of so many friends I have met here, some that I still have the pleasure of conversing with and others who have passed on. Miss you all! It still amazes me the impact everyone, absolutely every single person I have met here, has had on my life. I continue to feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to know you all. Brian, you have given us all such a tremendous gift, as always, thank you.
For those of you who have posted the question, is it worth it? To me, the fact that you took the time to have found this incredible site, tells me that you are up for the challenges you will face. You will all become superheroes, battling the daily tasks that you must face. Your endurance amazes me. Even if you are afraid to move, speak, breathe...you have found a haven here at the OCF. I was primary caregiver to my mom, it was a scary time, but 'family' here at OCF held my hand and guided me through...now they all hold my heart forever. Mom is still going through post treatment effects, but she is here to tell the tale. I am so proud of her, her spirit is beautiful, even on her not so good days.
Love and peace to all,
Donna


Donna
CG to Mom, dx 4/25/07 with tongue cancer,T3N0,tx began 7/6/07, 31 tx's of IMRT, 8 cycles of Erbitux. Brachytherapy, surgery, left neck dissection and temp trach placed all on 9/17/07, trach removed 10/17/07. ORN of jaw, late effect of radiation symptoms. **lost my beautiful mother on 5/5/11.