Both of you bring up excellent points. I appreciate it. It's a huge relief to have this type of forum available for information sharing. Makes the journey a little less scary.
Traci - RN and daughter
Mother (no risk factors) dx with SCC of rt lower gingiva 5/09
Mandibulectomy and radical neck 7/09 with no tx recommended
SCC of rt upper gingiva/maxilla/soft palate/lower lip dx 8/14
Partial rt maxillectomy 9/14
Peg and port 9/14
Radiation and chemo (Erbitux) began 10/13/14 for 7 weeks
**determined to get her through it**
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