|  Hi,I have had oral cancer (MEC--low grade) since 1997, but the impact on my life was not too debilitating until this year when I had a glossectomy and laryngectomy. I am currently in Chemo (taxol and carbo-plat) to try and knock the cancer back a bit, since I have mets in lungs and throat, so fatigue is an issue.  I am also in palliative care, so I know my time is limited, but I want to make the best use of what I have and I was thinking it would be nice to travel a bit with my husband.  Is this crazy?  I would love any tips or suggestions about travelling with a PEG, (I can drink liquids but that is about it), and also about coping with how I look (Scarring and a lot of swelling in my face.) Appreciate any advice. Thanks,
 Judy
   1997 MEC low grade
 1 neck node removed--no primary,
 stopped monitoring in 2003
 (BIG mistake!)
 2009 BOT, bilateral lymph
 IMRT+Cispl
 2011 recurrence, hemi-glossectomy,
 margins clear, reclassified hi-grade
 2012 recurrence, total G +
 laryngectomy,
 2013 Mets, now in chemo
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