 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Dear Jennifer,
It's OK to be nervous. We've all been there. You have decide how much you want to know. My suggestion is to find the strength to learn as much as you can. Share the info with family and friends. The more heads the better. While you undergo your treatment, these people will be there looking out for you and the more they know the better. I know it took me at least 2 weeks after surgery till my head was clear and I relied very heavily on my wife's decision making.
Good luck tomorrow and my prayers are with you.
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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