Lisa, I am so sorry!!! I did already post on your FB wall. You have so many good people there who are rooting for you. Please do not give up your will. You can do this. I have had oral cancer 3 times and Im still here. I went thru oral cancer 3 times in 3 years, so I know how you feel. I really didnt think I was going to get thru this last round. Now Im 16 months cancer free. If I can do it than you can too!!!!

I was feeling great, not sick at all when I found out I was Stage IV. I had gone on a 25 mile bike ride with my son the day before I was told I had cancer again. It completly took me by surprise. Ive been exactly where you are and know how upset you must be. If anybody deserves to take a day to feel sorry for themselves its you. I had a meltdown too when I found out I was sick again.

Now is the time to get all your priorities in order, so you dont have to worry later. Glad to see you went to apply for SSD. You should get it without a problem. They are sticklers for having all your medical info sent in.

I wish you had a friend that would be able to go along with you. Ive had surgeries where Ive gone by myself and its scary. Its always easier mentally when you have someone there to keep you company.

This can be done!!!! Never give up!!!!



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