Karen, welcome to OCF! Sorry to hear of your problems with the dysplasia and it returning. It doesnt always turn into cancer but it sounds like yours has made that change.

Im very glad to hear you have given up tobacco. Im sure the health problems have helped you to quit smoking. Nothing like having a serious health condition to make you get rid of the cigs. I didnt quit until I was diagnosed with oral cancer. Now I can proudly say I am 6+ years tobacco free. Hope you will remain free from using tobacco, its not easy but you can do it.

SInce you have a cancer diagnosis you may consider seeking out one of the countrys top comprehensive cancer centers (CCC). They have a whole team who get together to discuss your individual case and they all give their input for a treatment plan. Please let me know if you need the list.

Best wishes with everything!

Christine
SCC 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 smile