Wayne,

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. I was in a similar place a couple of years ago. It's almost beyond belief when you are faced with this news. I know it's not an easy time for you and your family. I wish you and your family all the best and strength while going through this difficult time. Please take care and feel free to drop me an email if I can be of any help.

Dave

Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC. Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13. Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.
Died 10/13/15. What a long and difficult journey.