 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Tom...You are not alone in what you are feeling, trust me. I applaud you going back out there into the workplace, I retired after my diagnosis and treatment. I know I could not perform my prior job satisfactorily, physically and mentally. When my husband talks about his retirement, I often wonder if I will be alive (in 8 years). Anyway, didn't mean to go off there, but just to let you know I think we are "normal" for having the thoughts we do. God Bless and Take Care, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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