Damien,

I've been in the "waiting game" a number of times, and it is extremely stressful. Is your wife on any anxiety medication? A lot of us cancer patients do take some and even their caregivers. During this time try to do some fun things with the children to help keep her mind (and yours) off the subject of "C".

There will be a number of OCF members at the walk in NJ on 9/21 - look for the burgundy survivor shirts! I wanted to go but have another commitment that day, but I'm the co-chair of the walk in Bethlehem, PA (Lehigh Valley near NJ border) the following weekend (9/28). We have a large group of OC survivors who will be there, so consider joining us that day also.

I'm glad you are reaching out to us for help, and I do hope we are able to help you and your wife.


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)