Dianna, I sent you a post and then accidentally deleted it! I understand how you feel five months after surgery if you haven't been given enough information and support from the medical people. Do go to see your GP and ask for some help in understanding the cancer, in getting pain relief and assistance with your depression.

After treatment can be a very hard time when you feel you've just been thrown out into the world again with nothing to hang onto. People who haven't had cancer don't understand how the fear can overshadow our lives but people here DO know what it is like. We will support you.

It sounds as if you had successful surgery so hang onto that thought. The Cancer Society might have someone who can help you get through the post-treatment issues.

I wish you all the best.


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.