Anita - so sorry to hear about this latest trouble! I am glad that the surgery is set for Monday, though. Jaw pain is just miserable. It sounds like you have confidence in the surgeon, though. It's funny - veterinary surgeons seem to have a similar personality to the human variety - a good deal of confidence (some would call it ego). But they can do some pretty amazing things.
Best wishes over the weekend!
Maria


CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.