Ya! That's one of the benefits of this damn disease is the change in my outlook on life. I guess thats what wisdom is all about, lifes experiences teaching us hard lessons! Cheers to your Mom! Erik

dx 2/11/04 scca bot T3 IU 2B MO poorly differentiated, margins ok, 3/16 modest, jaw split, over half of tongue removed, free flap from left forearm - finished chemo & rad treatment 5/20/04