Well, my surgery date is coming up rapidly. I don't know if I am happy to finally get this over with or sad because of the unknown. I just know that I am tired of being in pain and taking meds all the time. They make me where I just don't want to do anything but sleep. I am trying to keep an open mind and do activities so that I'm not dwelling on this. Thank goodness that I have my sister close to me now. She has been a godsend. After this is over, I'm gonna owe her big. Hopefully, with the reconstruction this time, I will be able to see a speech therapist to help me get back on tract sooner. (Can't keep me down for long).


Age 55 12/2011 SCC Floor of Mouth,
Stage IV, Partial Glossectomy,
Neck Lymph nodes removed
6 weeks radiation, Peg tube
2/15 recurrence, surgery set for June 9th.
"Praying for the best"