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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! You will find lots of important info and support here.
I also had my first tumor located inside my left cheek. Mine was treated with chemo and radiation. Its not easy but its doable with proper nutrition and hydration it will be easier to get thru.
Best wishes!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
