Thank you all so much. The tube still hurts but not as bad. I am having the doctor take a look at it because I think it might be infected. I have now completed 2 chemo treatments and 9 rads. I am feeling well and still eating like crazy. I came down with thrush and some sores are starting as well as dry mouth but I'll take it. I am still so scared of what is to come. I know it will get bad...I am just trying as hard as I can to keep going and pushing myself to stay well. Thank goodness for this group. I feel so much better when I come here. Thank you all again for your kindness. I really appreciate it!

Theresa


Age 36
Mommy of 4 smile
Diagnosed 8/5-tongue cancer
T2 tumor with partial-glossectomy 8/13/13 along with neck dissection HPV positive
Path report all clear margins!
11/5/13- enlarged taste bud and mild Dysplasia
Surgery planned for 11/12
11/12 cancer cells removed
Staged increased to stage 3. T3N1
Chemo and rads started 3/4/14
33 rads and 6 chemo
Peg tube 3/7/14
37 radiation and 8 chemo treatments
Completed treatment 4/25/14
recurrence 12/1/15
surgery for Hemiglossectomy 12/11/15