Dear Callie,

I am so very sorry to hear this devastating news, especially for such a young family. No one should have to endure these things. It makes no sense to me at all.

I hope that you all are able to share lots of special moments that will last a lifetime. I agree with everyone else that hospice can make all the difference in the world when a family is going through the end of life process.

I wish I could take it all away. Hold each other close and feel the love.

Please come back for support whenever you feel up to it. We are always here for you. Please do something to take care of yourself and spend some time doing something fun with your kids.

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!