← Return to Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Discussion

Adenoid cystic carcinoma - left tongue base

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Dec 27, 2018 | Replies (24)

Comment receiving replies
@douger

It's a fast moving world we live in. 3 weeks ago Willa was hospitalized with a stroke. After scans and a MRI it was determined there was no connection with the tongue cancer so treatment at the moment is for the stroke which mainly affects the right arm and leg. She is being provided with physio by hospital staff while awaiting placement in a regional physio center. Recovery prospects are fairly good but will likely require a walker and home support. Willa's vitals are all quite normal and she is a fighter so we ( myself, 3 adult children and 6 grandkids along with 1 great grandchild) are confident that she will continue to maintain a positive attitude about recovery. The co-operation between our local Doctors and those at Princess Margaret Head and Neck cancer dept has been outstanding. We do have a February appointment at PM to review cancer side but attendace will be determined by her progress.
PS - I had a bit of a problem with my Nov 8th update which seemed to get out of place by date - hopefully this one will come up in order.

Jump to this post


Replies to "It's a fast moving world we live in. 3 weeks ago Willa was hospitalized with a..."

After an encouraging reort on Dec 9 Willa had a bone marrow test which revealed accute leukemia. Discussions with hematologist indicated extensive treatment was available. Willa was not prepared to undertake more treatments and declined. During the next few days she spent her time being with family and friends. On Dec 19 Willa passed away peacefully on her own terms. An amazing lady who will be missed by many.