My father was diagnosed at the beginning of last year with Stage 3 oral cancer on his lower lip - he subsequently had his lower lip and part of his chin removed and a large section under his jaw (ear to ear) taken to remove effected lymph nodes. In September last year my dad was diagnosed with 3b colon cancer - he had 6 weeks of radio and oral chemo and then surgery to remove 10 - 15 inches of bowel.     The biopsy of the bowel has now been carried out and the surgeon has said that it contained aggressive cancer and thay the lymph nodes removed were also cancerous. He has advised that dad will now undergo 6 months of chemo.   Dad has now also seen the oral plastic surgeon who carried out a physical exam on dad's neck - he found suspicious lumps and has requested an ultrasound. He advised dad that of the lumps are cancerous he will require chemo to 'kill two birds with one stone'.   I would greatly appreciate if anyone who has experienced any of the above could share their experiences.   My sister's and I are still grieving the loss of our mum to cancer and can't quite believe this is happening. ... View more