Hi Martha
I too am newly diagnosed. I just had surgery (partial right glossectomy and neck dissection) on the 7th and like you, due to COVID I had no one with me. I think it was the hardest part. My fiancée dropped me off at the front entrance of the hospital and I was “alone” until he came to pick me up the neck day when I was discharged. It was scary, I won’t lie, but the hospital staff (from the front desk security guard to the nurses and CNAs) were wonderful and I was rarely really alone.
I got my pathology report last week and unfortunately it spread to me lymph nodes so I’ll start radiation in a few weeks (I meet with oncologist on Tuesday so I’ll know more).
Like you my emotions are all over the place but I’m trying to remain positive and drawing from all of the words of comfort and encouragement I’m getting from friends and family.

I’ll keep you in my thoughts as you go through your journey.