 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Cancer is a shocking diagnosis. I'm sorry that you don't have someone local to help, but others on this site have managed. You might want to start compiling a list possible sources of support - maybe talk to the American Cancer Society, or your patient navigator or equivalent. It is overwhelming, but once you have a plan of treatment you will also have a plan of attack.
Maria
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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