Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF. You came to the right place for support. Its a very frightening time when you first get that awful diagnosis. You are correct with seeing an ENT. You should go to a cancer center to get a group of doctors who specialize in cancer treatment. Second or even third opinions are important to help you determine what is the best course of action for you. Its your decision.
Im hoping your family becomes more supportive. You will need them and the help of everyone around to get thru this. Its not just physical its also emotional support which is important. Many patients take anti depressants to help them cope with this. You need to understand you are NOT alone. Many people here have been right in your situation, scare and not knowing what to expect. We will help you thru this.
Right now, try to eat everything! Anything you want and dont worry about gaining weight. Eat like crazy cuz it could be a while before you eat properly again.
Please feel free to ask questions. Best of luck. ChristineSCC 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 |