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In July 2023 I was diagnosed with oral cancer which was surprising (generally a cancer that affects heavy smokers and/or drinkers) and difficult. I had extensive surgery and endured a horrific 6 weeks of radiation therapy treatments. Then I waited to get better. And waited. And waited. In June 2024 I found out the reason I never got better - the cancer was back. This (nothing fancy) blog is to keep you updated on "Chapter 2".

Category: My Cancer Story

My Cancer Story

My Cancer Story Part 2: August 2023 – May 2024

Posted on 7 August 202412 August 2024 By karen

Since this isn’t a blog about my initial cancer, I’ll make part 2 of the journey short. After a summer of tests, PET scans, CT Scans, MRIs, x-rays and more biopsies, I finally had surgery in September. They cut from my ear down, then down my neck, up my throat,…

My Cancer Story

My Cancer Story Part 1: July 2023 – June 2024

Posted on 27 July 202412 August 2024 By karen

So I was just living my life with the good days, bad days and in between days. The best days started with pickleball and friends. At some point I wondered when I had bitten the inside of my cheek and why it wasn’t healing. After a month or so I…