Well, shoot - I just typed a nice long message telling all of you thank you for your advice and encouragement, and hit a wrong key and lost it! (Stupid touch pad! - I better take my wireless mouse to hospital, I will probably have even more trouble using the mouse pad right after surgery!

I am so inspired by how you all are willing to take the time to encourage and help others while you are going through so much, and that those of you who have finished treatment are still helping others. I am determined to give back like that as soon as I can, and my first step is putting you all on my prayer list. I will be more active as soon as I can. I'm putting everything into gathering information and preparing for surgery right now.

All my best to each of you.

Love,
Rhonda


10/2006 SCC of tongue, 2cm+ (T2)No node involvement or metastases; Resection approx. 1/3 of tongue, free flap reconstruction and MRND (lymph nodes removed) on 10-11. No cancer in lymph nodes - No further treatment recommended at this time. 3.5 years cancer free.