Re: husband with tongue cancer #14479 08-13-2003 05:12 PM 08-13-2003 05:12 PM |
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 41 - Powerlifter
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Posts: 41 - | Hi Katya, I had to see several oncologists, before, during and after treatment. One said "you have a very poor prognosis" Another said: "less than 30% chance" Another said: "less than 50% chance" But my radiation oncologist told me: "Powerlifter, you will be just fine". I took his prognosis, and haven't looked back.
I do not let the side effects get to me, I find ways around them...overcome...adapt. I don't dwell on the cancer coming back, I just get on with life. P.S. what part of AZ are you from? There is a new Head and Neck support group forming in Tucson. O-O
Head and neck SCC TXN2bM0 stage IV Finished treatment 6/02
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Posts: 5 AZ | Hi Powerlifter! You have a great attitude and I hope the best for you!! My husband and you share that attitude in common, which is great... he only looks at the positive! We live in Scottsdale, AZ... so that is a bit away from Tucson... know any support groups around here?
Katya
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