So glad you found this site. Christine's note to you is spot on. Re-read it and even print it out. The people here are more fantastic than you will ever meet anywhere. The information, suggestions and insight here all come from people who have been touched by this journey. We all truly care ! Please keep us posted and do not hesitate with any questions you have. Sure chances are you will find someone or many who have dealt with it. Remember to take care of yourself too as you are walking this walk together.


Sept 2002 Rt breast cancer no chemo or radiation.
March 2015 Rt tonsil cancer - walnut size lump rt side neck.
March 2015 Scan, biopsy confirm
March 2015 Port, G tube placed, 10 teeth removed.
July 2015 completed 5 chemo/35 radiations
Sept 2015 Cat Scan all clear
July 2016 G tube, port still in place
Ive had Thyroid "graves disease" and Lupus for many years.
4 kidney stone surgeries past 3 mo with over 100 stones still there !

*** Update... Jo passed away 12/20/17 ... RIP Jo ***