Francine, In my humble opinion, someone at your young age has alot of life yet to live. Fight this with every tool and don't look back. I don't think the lymphedema will be as bad as you have heard.

I believe you now will qualify for SSDI (social security) Because of your recurrent cancer. Forget about what you might look like going to work you can retire and do what you want.

Take care


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.