I see that today is your appointment and I am wondering what you learned. I read through your post and the replies and while I didn't see anyone mention it, I am hopeful that you are taking along someone else to all of your appointments, and that you have pen /paper ready at all times. You sound very together but this is a whole new world that will involve things like masks and lots of fun stuff.

Some people keep print copies of every test result. I never did but we are all different. I don't know if there are any stats on whether that improves longevity or not!

And damn Eric, if this isn't the time for a little comfort food then I don't know when is. Add the pounds - it will not hurt you.

Cancer has a huge emotional toll as well. Someone like you who is young, in great shape and who likely has felt fairly confident about your health may take some time to deal with it, but that time will come. Do not try to be invincible. When people ask if there is anything they can do - have a list ready - ie grass.

Hugs
Donna


Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)