THANK YOU all so much. I am very grateful for the information, perspectives and links (Christine). I had just found a very comfortable, peaceful place and this news really disturbed that peace. You are all so right. What if's and bridges that don't need to yet be crossed need to be left somewhere in the future. I have always been a "take charge" and "be prepared" person who wants to know what to expect and start to mentally prepare for it "in case", but this is just NOT what I need right now. Not mentally or physically either. I feel like my RO is so vague and he really never gives me the whole picture. I know this is likely for my own good, and to help me get through the treatments. I need to stop pressing for information and rest in today. Right now, I am ok. I am 20 treatments in to my 30 RADs and I am ok. I am very lucky to have low grade MEC and I am likely to have many more years. You all really did make a big difference in my mental perspective today and I so appreciate you taking the time to reply to my post.


1/11/16 Parotid Tumor Removal
1/14/16 Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Dx Stage 2, Low grade
1/29/16 Tumor Board agrees 30 IMRT RAD
2/12/16 PET says no MET, but "bilateral tonsils reactive"
2/17/16 RAD treatment began