Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 489 | Welcome Slim and my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. It is a normal reaction to be afraid, but you have found a very good place to get answers that will end some of your fears and the support that will make you strong enough to fight those fears.
Is your husband being treated and a Cancer Treatment center? Remember that it is important that you understand what the doctors say and that you have confidence in them. If you don't get another opinion. I read a recommendation that you start a notebook that goes with you to all of your appointments for notes, questions and instructions. I did it and still take it with me to each appointment. If I think of a question today for a doctor that I am seeing in two weeks, I will write it down now so that it does not go unanswered.
It must be very difficult to see someone you love go through this battle, but take care of yourself and be strong. This is a battle that he can win.
Patty
48 SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06 9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx 35 rad 2006 Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula 35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08 4/15/09 recurrence 6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace
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