Hello, Kathy.

I'm so terribly sorry to learn of your mother's diagnosis. I hope that Christine's post gave you some hope for getting your mother some added nutrition so she can pack on some much-needed weight.

I know that your head is likely spinning right now due to all of the big, difficult decisions that have to be made in an expeditious manner. Just know that we are here for you every step of the way.

I wish you and you Mom the best of luck in making these tough decisions. Please keep us posted as you are able.

Take 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!