Hi Lauren,

I was diagnosed almost 6 months ago at age 29. Being so young has been difficult for me too. Here in Australia - oral cancer counted as one of the lesser known cancers and anyone under with it is pretty much non-existent.

Tamara

Diagnised 29th Oct 08 (29 years old): SCC, T2N1 - partial glossectomy (25%); flap construction (twice - first one died); neck dissection 8 nodes removed, 1 node positive; trache - 14 days, partially collapsed lung. No radiation at this time.