 "OCF Down Under, Kiwi" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 644 Likes: 1 | I want to endorse what Heidi and Tammy have written. My heart goes out to you. I'm also glad to hear about the good signs.
My favourite nurse at Auckland Hospital said 'one step at a time'. It's so true, isn't it? If you can stop you mind racing ahead, you will be able to get through the days before your CT results. Do something nice for yourself. A good book, music, meal, movie ... Take your mind off the constant static at the back of it saying 'what if?'
All my powerful be well vibes are zooming your way.
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.
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