Welcome to the forum, Plantgirl. It's a great place to come and ask (or answer) questions, to give and recieve support, even joke around or just plain vent when you feel the need. There are people here who's experiences are similar to yours and people who's experiences vary widely as this disease affects us all in different ways but whatever our individual experiences, we're all here to support each other. Best wishes to you.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.