Hi all
My name is Archie Wilson and I have joined this forum because I have just been informed that my brother has jaw cancer. He does not have access to the internet so I want to help him understand the condition as much as I can. Until now, I had never heard of the condition. The main problem is that his health in general terms is pretty poor too........he is a recovering alcoholic.
I assume this may affect the type of treatment he could take. Any information on the condition, treatment and possible prognosis would be really gratefully received
Many many thanks
Archie

Hi Archie

Sorry to hear about your bother. You will find much of the information you are looking for at the RDOC website in the 'mouth cancer' and 'treatment' sections. You will also find helpful information in the 'cancer guides' section.

Poor health makes it more difficult for the body to cope with treatment, but a strong spirit (with support from loved ones and friends) can help overcome this. Remember, all that we can do is to try our best to live well. Doing things that make others happy and valued is what really counts. That is the only difference anyone can make.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

Hi Archie my boyfriend had his cancer of the jaw operation on 22/1/2008 and he has been one of the lucky ones.He was on a Traceotymy for about a week and had various other tubes and wouldent allow any visitors while he got rid of his tubes and he was also in Intensive Care for two days.They said his voice would sound differentbut he rang me yesterday and his voice is exactly the same and he has only had to have one tooh out. so in some cases its not has bad as others. hope to hear from you soon Tracy.