Thank you so much for the replies. I am a regular on the oc forums but just now figured out how to do signature. Lol. You all have excellent info on here. It's been 7 months since my surgery guess this is going to be an ongoing thing by everyone's comments. I pray to my God and I'm happy for how ever many days I have here on earth. The cancer has made me prioritize my life, which I understand goes along with a cancer diagnosis. I've decided to spend whatever days I have here enjoying my life with my family and friends and helping others.


Debra 57 y/o female,
5-2-11 dig. Scc well diff invasive gum cancer
5-17-11 consult MD Anderson
6-15-11 mandibulectomy, w/fibula free flap, rem all teeth, neck diss removal 75 nodes one side, IRMTx30, 1.2cm submucosal tumor invading tooth socket. cT4N0M0 (IVb)
1-24-12 clear CT scans to date