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Hi all, I feel so much better after going to the cancer center.

Just knowing the details makes me feel better all over. The Oncologist explain everything in detail, he told me the good and the bad, what could happen, but would be rare and what is going to happen. He told me that the cancer was in the early stages and she got all she could see. He's going to order a pet scan and he thinks radation with small amounts of chemo will take care of it, but he also said I would need cat scans and mri every 2 to 4 months over the next two years, than evrey 6 months, because they can't be sure the treatments will kill all of it. I won't be able to eat for 6 or 7 weeks because the treatment will burn the mouth and throat, may need a feeding tube. Can't start till mouth heals, be 4 to 6 weeks before they start them.

When I asked for copies of the medial records, he said sure and went out and came back with copies, Everyone was so nice. He understood me and answered all my questions, never once asked me to repeat. He explained and answered most of them before I asked. I know I have a long road ahead, but I feel like I have someone who is going to let me know everything, that is going on. Funny what the truth can do, good or bad, just knowing is what I needed.

Thank You for all your replys and help.

Rusty

I am HAPPY that you finally got some answers and someone who was caring. I hope your long road is not that long.

Much hugs to you!

Oh Rusty...I'm so glad you got some answers. I agree...just knowing sure helps in how you feel.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,

Kelly

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better. I too do better when I understand more - imagination is sometimes a terrible thing.

You will be in my prayers too.

Glad you got some answers, even the bad ones. It always better to at least know what's going on. The oncologist sounds like a very caring, professional doctor. *hugs*

It's amazing the stress we carry when we don't know what's happening..

I'm so glad you got answers... and a direction.

I hope it is much easier on you than they expect..

I'll hold you in my thoughts, Rusty...

So glad you got treated the way you deserved and got your answers. I've been thinking about you. Rusty, I am wishing only the best for you and I am adding you to my prayer list. Rusty - that is wonderful news! I am so glad you have found a doctor. Congratulations. Take care ~~ CathyRusty, you've won the most important battle so far. You have a caring doctor who knows what needs to be done and is doing it. Your emotional health is so important for your recovery and this wise doctor understands that you need to have answers in order to move on with your treatment successfully. He sounds like a winner and you will be too! We're all here for you during this difficult time. Please keep us updated as much as you care to so we know you're OK. Now that is good news! Thanks for sharing it with us! Tonight as I keep you in my prayers for healing and recovery I will say also thank you for giving you the direction and the doctor you needed today. Continued success to you!Rusty, having a good and compassionate doc makes all the difference in the world. We will be here with you every step of the way. Much love and hugs to you!

Deb

Rusty,

Hugs to you. I am so glad you found a caring and compassionate oncologist. They sound like they will take great care of you every step of the way. You are in my thoughts and prayers and please keep us posted...Hiking_gal

hi, when going over the operative report yesterday, it was telling how deep the cancer was , one place it says the wound was carried deeply to the mental area, I was just wondering what the mental area is?
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