Dear Glocita,

I completely understand your fear and anxiety. I was there a little over a year ago and I did NOT handle it well. Thankfully, I only had to wait 2 weeks before the same exact procedure you will be having tomorrow. It sounds like you are in good hands and you are getting the standard of care for your diagnosis.

Just know that you are NOT alone. I didn't find these forums until I was 4 months post-op and I am so grateful that I did. As some of us say here, there is strength in numbers, and you can lean on us when you need it. We are here for you and will get your through this!

I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Best of luck with your procedure, recovery, and prognosis.

With great care,
Kerri

37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!