Hi, Jen.
There is nothing I can add to what everyone has told you. You already know what a great resource this site will be - and that everyone here is dedicated to helping you get through the next few months - and beyond.
My husband was diagnosed with Stage IV SCC last summer. I first posted here on Aug. 8, 4 days after his first chemo treatment. I am happy to say that 6 long, hard months later, the doctors have said none of the 55 lymph nodes removed on 12/10 show any signs of viable disease. "Normal" life seems a long way off, but we are focused on Tom's recovery and looking forward to many more years together. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS, TOO! Your family will help, and so will we.
Love and sincere prayers,
Nicki


Nicki, wife of Thomas
dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.