Hi Emily,
I'm 27 years old dealing with the same issues you are. I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in my right lower jaw.. I have speech problems also n people always stare. I hate it..I'm so self conscious about it so I know exactly how you feel... What has helped me is my support system...I'm very blessed with friends and family...I know it's hard because it's a major life change especially being so young...but try to be positive and hopefully in the future there's other reconstruction treatment out there...I will be having surgery in two weeks for reconstruction..I am hoping the surgery helps my speech also...
Congrats for beating this evil monster!