Hi Ija,
My eyes are still welling with tears from your wonderful advice. I was feeling very down until I read your post. I don't know what to expect. You must be a very special person. It took me two days to tell my mom I had to have radiation and chemo, and maybe all of my teeth pulled... That is my worst fear. I can handle the treatments but having my teeth pulled scares me to death. I had braces for 5 yrs, 4 crowns, and 2 root canals. I have taken very good care of my teeth all of my life. I turned 42 on September 1. I have had 6 months check ups every year!!
Thank you again for your precious words, you made me feel so much better! love, Becky

9/18/08 Diagnosed SCC/Stage 2 Left floor of mouth and tongue.
9/26 Laser Surgery
10/9 First appt. at CTCA in Chicago
11/24 RO Tomo TX (5x wk)for 7 wks
11/26 Port Insertion w/access
12/2 -Chemo/Cisplatin (1X wk) 123 min. for 6 wks
12/15 - Peg Tube Insertion