Congrats. Such a relief not to have to go in every day and how nice to say goodbye to the mask. The time ahead will be tough for a while but it can only get better. Watch out for the post-treatment blues. If you're prepared it is easier to deal with.

It's ironic that the emotional effort we put in during treatment can give we to a feeling of loss after it. But how great it is to be home and free from that constant assault on the body!


1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.