Alive and adjusting UPDATE

lornal
lornal Member Posts: 428
edited February 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Just a quick update to let you all know im alive and trying to adjust to this new lifestyle 

my left hand is still in a splint, so hard to type  got home on tuesday  sugery was the 16th

dont know the path results yet  tom is doc appt   guess ill find out then 

 

Tpat path report said the margins were clear but close. They want me to talk to radiation oncology. Most of my pain is gone now that they removed a huge long tube from my mouth. I can start swallowing liquids. Feels weird without OEM. 

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    ok

    Lorna,

    Alive and kicking sounds good.  Do well on your appt.

    Matt

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    welcome back

    the splint is a pia, but it will be gone soon too.  Time to take good care of yourself.

     

    Pt

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    lornal, very glad surgery is

    lornal, very glad surgery is now behind you and you can start to mend.  praying the path report is good, be sure to let us know the news.  keep us posted on your progress.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    Sending positive thoughts and

    on your path report.....Will be keeping you in my thoughts, and tucking you into my pocket. 

    p

    Typing one handed is a PITA.....

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member

    Sending positive thoughts and

    on your path report.....Will be keeping you in my thoughts, and tucking you into my pocket. 

    p

    Typing one handed is a PITA.....

    Lorna

    Prayers for good results tomorrow. Keep us posted

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    Good to hear from you

    Sending positive thoughts and energy to you to heal quickly and for clear pathology report.

    PJ

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    A&K

    Alive and Kicking is always a good thing....

    Thoughts & Prayers,

    John

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    Praying the path comes back

    Praying the path comes back negative

    Debbie

  • j4mie
    j4mie Member Posts: 218
    Good luck tomorrow!

    Sending prayers for good news at tomorrow's appointment!

    Jamie

  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    j4mie said:

    Good luck tomorrow!

    Sending prayers for good news at tomorrow's appointment!

    Jamie

    Positive thoughts coming at ya

    Lorna,

    Sending you my best!

    Greg

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    Praying for a good report

    I'll be praying for a good report and an easy recovery. Stay positive....

    wmc

  • lornal
    lornal Member Posts: 428

    The path report said margins where clear but close. They want me to talk to radiation next. That scares me. Barely handled it the first time. 

     

    On the bright side, they took a long tube out oF my mouth and  about all mypaying is gone noW. 

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    lornal said:

    The path report said margins where clear but close. They want me to talk to radiation next. That scares me. Barely handled it the first time. 

     

    On the bright side, they took a long tube out oF my mouth and  about all mypaying is gone noW. 

    Lornal, thanking God for your

    Lornal, thanking God for your clear margins.  sorry to hear you need rads again.  we all remember what a hellish road that was.  i'll be praying for a smooth trip down that road again.  happy for you getting the tube out, those are always a bother.  let us know how you do thru tx, we will be praying for the best for you.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    lornal said:

    The path report said margins where clear but close. They want me to talk to radiation next. That scares me. Barely handled it the first time. 

     

    On the bright side, they took a long tube out oF my mouth and  about all mypaying is gone noW. 

    Good for you

    Please keep an open mind on second rads.  Listen carefully, ask questions, and make your best decision.  A plus for you is the tissue transfer.  This, at least, is tissue in the new radiation field that is pristine.  It has never been irradiated, and will handle a dose quite well.  Glad your pain is better.

     

    Pat