Welcome to OCF, Warren! I am so sorry you have gotten this unexpected news that you are now a cancer patient. You are very lucky that it has been caught in the early stages. Its easier to treat.

Finding the correct treatment facility is a very important decision. Here is a list of cancer centers. A cancer center will have a whole treatment team working together on your case. They will also see more cases similar to yours.

Cancer can be like a thief, it can steal your time away from what you love the most. Try your best not to worry, it wont change the outcome. I know its not an easy task but try your best to enjoy your holiday weekend with your family. Congrats on your son!

http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/resources/cancer_centers.htm

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