You raise a good point, Karen. Sometimes it is harder to ask for or even accept help from someone you know because of so many reasons including feeling weak and alone and not wanting to admit you are scared. I had always had a difficult time asking for help with anything. The very best thing that happened to me was when that nice young man, who was waiting for his turn for his Rad Tx, got up, and as he left for his TX, bent down and whispered to me "Go to Oralcancerfoundation.org". I did - I found the caring help here and I found my strength. I was no longer alone. Now - Life is good!


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)