I invite all of my care team to touch and examine my neck and mouth. They all seem curious and a bit mortified. I suffer "wooden neck" and severe Trismus. The reactions are consistent and sympathetic. I find myself waving pom poms and telling them that I am still a vital human that needs them to help me live. Most of them seem to enjoy the challenge. Does any one want to start the "Cancer Treatments Suck" support group?


11/1999 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2000 Met(s) in lymph nodes - modRND
2/2000-4/2000 RT ~6 weeks
end of 2006 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2008 SCC BOT - surgery / PEG installed
2/2008 chemo & RT
4/2008 last time I consumed solid food by mouth