Hello

Hello sorry to hear this, it is a lot to take in at the start. It is good you have found the forum community, they are such a great group of people who have been and are going through what you are experiencing. The group is a great source of advice and support so do check in and ask questions. I am on here nearly everyday with a new question, the advice you will receive will be invaluable. Best wishes Karen 

Hi just wanted to say welcome to our small group. Ask any questions someone will always help I’m Hazel 4 years post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes.

Hazel x

Hi J

Welcome from me too. It's a shocking diagnosis to get. Our faces are who we are after all.

Nevertheless modern surgeons are pretty clever and there is so much innovation in technique I'm sure you'll be well cared for and have marvellous result.

There are quite a few "regulars" here who have had jaw surgery so I'm sure they will pop on with their help and advice.

Stick with us and we will help you along

Best wishes

Hi Mouthy

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

It is a shock when you are diagnosed with cancer out of the blue but your medical team will do their very best for you and have loads of experience and you will get plenty of great advice on this forum.

Over time I have had several surgeries for cancer of the jaw and had 2 lots of radiotherapy and am currently waiting on reconstructive surgery which hopefully is happening in February.

 My medical team are amazing and thanks to them I am doing well and living my life fairly normally with one or two adjustments. In fact I am planning a holiday with my husband to Tasmania after my reconstructive surgery. (I live in Australia)

What surgery are you going to have, is it a maxillectomy?

If there is anything I can help you with just ask.

Sending you best wishes for your surgery.

Lyn