I started to reply last nite, then realized I didn't have any words that could make this better. This truly does suck. Cancer sucks. Time now to get mad and get busy getting better.

One thing that might be helpful is if you had a brief chat with your parents and told them what YOU need from them. They ARE the parents. Tell them directly what you need...i.e..."I need you to come with me to _______" "I need you to remain positive and keep emotions appropriate to that exact moment". Maybe that will help you all deal with this better. They ARE the parents and while I sympathize strongly with your parents as having a child who is currently not 100% is every parent's fear - they ARE the parents and need to suck it up and support you. Tell them what YOU need from them. I'm sure they will rise to the challenge.

Keep posting. We do know how you feel, and I know emotionally this cancer fight seems more doable once treatment actually starts. Inactivity and waiting is the worst.

Donna

Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)