I did it everyone! I finally finished my last radiation treatment about a half an hr ago. It is such a relief! I played the rocky soundtrack and they played the graduation song over the spreaker when it was finished. I was then able to ring the bell!! They gave me some sweet gifts including one from a fellow survivor who gives gifts to everyone when they complete treatment. I am so glad its over with and although I know it will get tougher for a little while, I don't have to be strapped down to a table anymore. Nor get stuck with IVs for chemo. Life will only get better.
I appreciate all of the support you all have given me during this tough road. You have no idea how much comfort and courage I received from all of you. I am not going anywhere and I will be helping anyone else I can to get through these tough times. I would also like to help spread the word about head and neck cancer as well as HPV. Once I recover I am going to look into how I can help. Thank you so much again. smile


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