Oh Jim,

I am sorry that the news wasn't better.

Hopefully the magic mouthwash will get you some relief from the pain so that you can take in more food and Ensure to get your strength up and put a little weight back on before you start all of these tests.

I have to run out to PT after I lock up my dogs. I'll be here most of the day if you feel like talking. Maybe with the pain meds you can take a little nap today? I know I lose sleep when I am in pain and that just makes the pain worse.

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