Hi Rick, welcome to OCF. Its natural to be afraid of the unknown. You have found the best place to go for info and support. There is so much info here and also on the main OCF pages. A search function is available in both areas.

Where exactly was your cancer? What type of surgery have you had? Are you being treated at a cancer center?

When you have time, add more info in the form of a signature line. It will help us to get to know you quicker and makes it much easier to answer any questions you may have. The signature part is located under the "my stuff' tab, then its profile nad type what you want in the box on the bottom.

Best of luck with your treatments.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile