Hi Julie, I don't have any new thoughts to add to Christine's post above. You will find that she is incredibly knowledgeable as well as many others on this site. Please heed the suggestions as this will make the road less bumpy.

Also, please keep us updated and do not hesitate to ask any questions. I found it very helpful to just start reading by topic every post on the site. It took many days but was well worth it to learn all I could. Some might think that was a little over the top but I learned so much !

Do remember to take time for you too !

Jo

Sept 2002 Rt breast cancer no chemo or radiation.
March 2015 Rt tonsil cancer - walnut size lump rt side neck.
March 2015 Scan, biopsy confirm
March 2015 Port, G tube placed, 10 teeth removed.
July 2015 completed 5 chemo/35 radiations
Sept 2015 Cat Scan all clear
July 2016 G tube, port still in place
Ive had Thyroid "graves disease" and Lupus for many years.
4 kidney stone surgeries past 3 mo with over 100 stones still there !

*** Update... Jo passed away 12/20/17 ... RIP Jo ***