I agree that you need to find an ENT with experience with cancer patients. I have an actual head and neck surgeon that specializes in cancer and oral stuff. I have also had days where I struggle to swallow but it usually does not last more than a day. Can be scary but keep a positive attitude about it all. There are a lot of people on here that can help too. I have to say that I have not used this sight as much as I probably should have for support but I have a pretty good attitude about it all most of the time.

Brandy


CG to daughter Brandy age 31 initial dx 10/06
SCC T4N0M0 with bone invasion upper maxillary
Surgery 10/06
CT's clear for 2 years

2nd recurrence - Laser surgery 1/09 dx
Tumor board - No surgery to invasive for QOL
35 IMRT 3/30/09 Completed 5/15/09
8 tx Erbitux 3/24/09 Completed 5/6/09