Hi Jen:

Welcome to OCF. You are young to have OC. Im sure you have been told that by so many people. There are several people on the forum who are in their 20s. I wish I could say I was one of them smile Last year we had a girl who was only 18 on here. She rarely posts and has moved on with her life.

You are very fortunate to be young, and have not been treated with chemo and radiation. The surgery Im sure was bad enough especially happening right when you got married.

Dont feel bad about being more aware of your body. Cancer can be very traumatic and opens your eyes to be watchful for what doesnt seem right. Try not to worry, healing takes longer after you have gone thru cancer. It will be nice having you here. Im sure you will be able to share your experience with others who are just starting out.



Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile