When asked if you are okay - tell the person that you are happy they care and that no, you are not okay. People really do want to help. Assuming you are comfortable with it - tell them you need a hug, or an ear, or just a good cry. Maybe they can find some soft tissue for you or lend a shoulder to cry on. Don't be afraid to tell people what you need - you will both feel better.

For now......((((((((((((((CHRISTINE))))))))))))))

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)