Mungolina, you sound like a very interesting person and I'm so sorry you are facing this recurrence. I'm a bit hesitant socially too so identify with what you are saying. You will get plenty of support here!

What sort of translation work do you do? How did you become fluent in French?


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.