Hey, Jill.

Thanks. I've requested an FNA of the pesky lymph node while he has me on the table. I've also requested an overnight admission for pain management. Dr. D. said that if I'm really uncomfortable, I can stay overnight. I just asked his office manager to get authorization for it ahead of time, so I'm not dealing with insurance problems later.

So, if I'm still there and you are up to visiting, I'd love to see you. I certainly don't blame you if you'd rather steer clear, though!

I've been thinking of you and Morgan. I hope you have been having fun on your vacations and outings with the family. It's probably good to stay busy this time of year. Are you still planning on that special dinner at that farm? I hope so!

Talk soon,
xoxo

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!