looked like a canker sore

Hello,

On Friday, I had the oral surgeon remove a canker sore from the inside of my right cheek for biopsy.  It may be nothing, but something tells me its not. 

You know the thought of losing my hair, of vomiting, losing weight, etc.  Means nothing to me, but the thought of being deformed from this cancer scares me enough to let it take me. 

My job which I love has me meeting the public on a daily basis.  Does a diagnosis with this cancer mean I will be one of those people who are stared at? 

 I know this sounds very vain, and it is, but I don’t want to be considered a freak or have people look at me with pity.  I much rather die.  Really, I’m not kidding.  I am that vain. 

I read some of the postings and noted that some people actually have reconstructive surgery immediately after removal of the cancer.  Does this surgery make you look normal to the average person on the street or just good enough to get by? 

I am telling you….this part is totally freaking me out, more than the cancer itself.  Help…give me good news.  Tell me this is not the death sentence I believe it to be. 

Hi -  you are going to be o.k.  My husband just went through all of the treatments for head and neck cancer.  He had three tumors - tonsil, tongue and voice box and lymph nodes.  He had 10 chemo treatments and 37 radiation treatments - no surgery.  He is doing great!  Doctors are doing wonders with this type of cancer.  Be strong and may God Bless you!     Cheryl   Oklahoma City