Hello and welcome to OCF Ellen. I am sorry you have lost your beloved husband to this awful disease. Even though you didnt find this site until now, it still can be useful to you. Im sure your wisdom could help others if you would feel you want to help answer questions.

We have several caregivers here who have lost their spouses to oral cancer. Its a very hard thing to go thru caring for someone and watching what they are going thru, all the while keeping a cheerful and encouraging disposition. I dont think I would make a very good caregiver.

Glad you took the time to register and post your message.


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