I'll jump right in. I,ve been Diagnosed w/ oropharyngeal cancer w/ neck mass. I was diagnosed 3/15/04 was told I would have operation. on 4/7, then 4/21, then 4/4 now back to 4/21. I'm with V.A. I was told they needed to put more survere cases before me. I don't know if that is good or bad. They say it's not spreading that fast but what do I know?
Listening to your concern about speach problems after surgery and radiation is my concern too. I am a therapist by trade and need to talk to make living.
Since I have two more weeks before my surgery I am looking at every thing under the sun to reduce my tumor or heal it. I have been in trying verious alturnative approaches and would like to explore this more with you all.
My heart is with you. I hear your struggles are my'in, too. This is very grounding to be able to hear all your experiences. Wish you my best.