Hello Nelie,

The treatment and side effects can seem overwhelming at times. I can tell you, you will feel better one day. There is no shortcut on treatment for Oral cancer. Keep your chin up and get plenty of rest. Make sure you are eating enough to heal and maintain your weight.
Depression is common during treatment and after. If you feel you need them get some anti-depressants. You will need all the help you can.
Many of us have been where you are now. We made it and I know you can to.
Measure your progress in weeks not days. I feel the pain come through in your posting. I hope it lessens in time. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make you feel better. Please no that I and many members are pulling for you.

Love Ya, Danny Boy

p.s. It's not whining when you vent how you feel on this forum. It's called venting and it's good for you.


Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006