Hi. My wife was diagnosed with mouth cancer a few months ago and had surgery last week. She was in theatre for 10+ hours, had to have part of her cheek removed as well as teeth and bone. They took a skin graft from her forearm and one from her stomach. They had to Lazer the floor of her mouth as well as her tongue too. After being in for 10 days she came home with a shopping bag full of meds but was only home 2 days before having to go back in with an infection in her neck. She's in hospital now and I've no choice but to go into work. Luckily our adult kids and friends are helping. We are fortunate in the sense that our employer (we both work for the same company) has said they'll give her full pay regardless for "as long as it takes." Thing is I don't think we can bank on this and my wife is worrying despite my urging her not to. In the past 24 hours I've had to sit with her and basically just hold her while she's cried. She's scared and in so much pain. We've been told she may need radiotherapy and a second op too rebuild replace her teeth too but have to wait for results to come back. Prior to her op they were very positive about a successful outcome. Obviously, others are going through this too or have been. How long can it take to get an outcome please? What help, financially should we need it is available? So many questions. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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What help, financially should we need it is available? So many questions.
Hi Alanon68
Do join us in the head and neck cancer group
I'll add that Macmillan can give you financial advice in that they can signpost you to where you should be looking. Once you have cancer you are classed as disabled and have rights at work. Do give the support line (number at the bottom of this post) and they can help
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
She's scared and in so much pain.
Contact her CNS straightaway. The weekend is coming up and you mustn't get caught out. You wife needs to get her pain relief sorted. There is no need for her to be in the pain you describe
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
