Welcome to OCF and congratulations on being cancer free for 8 years. It would be great if you filled in the signature portion of your profile so everyone can rad about your diagnosis, location and treatment steps.

Anytime a new survivor comes on board it is very exciting. Unfortunately the fear of recurrence probably never leaves any of us, but on a personal level, I find I do think about it less often now.

I wish you continuing good health.

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"