 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi Guys, just wanted to chime in, I think Oral Cancer is one of the cruelest in so much as it takes away from your physical appearance and leaves you with scars that EVERYONE can see! Just had my 8 week with oral surgeon, he said he will do a revision of my trach scar and possibly something with the scar on my neck. That one bothers me the most cuz it looks like a chunk of my neck is missing. I have gained back all of my weight and some, SMILE!! I don't want to sound vain cuz I am truly grateful to be alive and I know that God still has a plan for my life, but I do wish I looked my old self again...Take Care and Have a great day everbody!! Love, 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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