Charlie T wrote:
>
> Thanks to all in the group who wrote. The tumor is malignant, so they did
> no more surgery than the biopsy. Will begin radiation in the next few days.
> I have about a million questions for the Oncologist, and we'll be
> participating in this group as well.
>
> I'm over the shock and happy that we can pursue radiation. The surgery
> would have involved taking some tongue possibly and jaw reconstruction. Bad
> for a singer.... Any comments you pros have for us rookies will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Sally Tilson
> Really Live Music
> charliet@flash.net
> Enter The T Zone at www.flash.net/~charliet
> >
Dear Sally,
I am sorry to hear the news but glad that you are being strong and
positive. It is so important to Charlie's recovery that you remain
strong. I had stage 4 cancer of the nose and mouth and had my nose and
upper jaw removed at surgery in March of this year. I went through 37
treatments of radiation, the most difficult part was being totally
exhausted the last week. I feel great and have been back at work since
September. So, if I'm any example, there is always hope! By the way, I
sing to my kids at night and even with the microsurgery to graft a new
jaw for me and a fake nose, I think I sound better now than before...I
hit the higher ranges with more ease!
Will keep you both in my prayers. God Bless,
John
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