Claudia

How could you possible keep everybody here straight? Unfortunately there are over 6000 members of this forum. Take that into consideration along with all the doctors, nurses, medications, appointments, etc you must remember. There isnt anybody who could keep everyone straight.

Hope you are feeling less overwhelmed. I always think of the OCF forum as kinda like a private club, telling private stories. Only the members get it. Others cant understand the ins and outs of cancer unless they have lived it or been a caregiver. Its especially true with oral cancer, its a truly nasty disease. People Ive known who had other types of cancer have been cured or at least gotten well much faster than OC patients. Its a rough road, we all understand each other here. You are doing a great job as a caregiver!!!!

Patty.... I love your line about combing your hair straight up cuz you can, very positive attitude smile

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