Hi Don,

Thank you for your reply. This site seems so positive so I'm very glad I found it too. As I live alone it's nice to know I have somewhere to vent my anxieties in the wee small hours when I can't sleep. I'm a very positive, cup half full, kind of person but the fear can bubble up when you least expect it.

Cheryl aged 50. Long time smoker but quit 4 years ago - rarely drink alcohol
Referred oral health 17th Sept '13 -
Incisional biopsy right tongue 23rd Sept '13
MRI 30th Sept '13
Confirmed invasive moderately diffirentiated SCC 2nd October 2013 - Chest Xray and MRI Clear
Surgery planned 12th Nov '13 Partial glossectomy, neck dissection, flap from forearm.
Surgery cancelled - non-availability of HDU bed
Surgery resceduled 18th Nov '13
Fighting fear on a daily basis but keep smiling.