Michelle,

Don't forget your own health in this. You need time away even if it is a short time. This is an emotionally draining event and you need to be able to recharge.


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.