Flyfreemama - so glad you found this great place to be for all the latest in accurate information, plus the knowledgeable experience of compassionate people who have been where you are. You are right about "knowledge is power" but check out this site for information. Don't look up stuff on the internet. It's way too scary and often grossly inaccurate. Getting through Oral C is doable. Six years ago my son was diagnosed with SCC (squamous cell cancer) on the side of his tongue and he had no job, no health insurance, was severely depressed and newly divorced. He's doing just fine, now with new job, health insurance and a beautiful significant other in his life! You can get through it - just come here often, look up whatever interests you on the main pages of this site or in the search boxes. That way, you can be able to prepare any questions you have for your doctors or for anyone here.

For the "Signature Box", just go to the top of this page where it says "My Stuff" and scroll all the way down to the bottom and you will see a signature box. You can fill in whatever you like about your experience so far. Let us know what's happening with you.


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)