 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Welcome Stoj,
Your first post was great. You gave us a wealth of information and you will see that the helpful suggestions have just begun. It's great that you have stopped smoking and that you are spreading the word to your friends and family.
You have shown that you have a great deal of knowledge about this terrible disease and that you are actively involved in your treatment plan. That's great! Try to get your wife involved, as Joanna suggested.
I am confused about your staging. Sounds like it should be T3N1M0 or you are Stage I, not III. Probably just a typo.
By the way I am a retired USAF Captain, having served two years as a dentist at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California from 1970-72. As you well know, you are are in good hands and the fact that your family has been able to join you, says a great deal about the air force. Hope the rest of your treatment goes well and that you make a speedy recovery.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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