Maureen:

My doctor told me I am now a one year survivor, based on the date of diagnosis (same as your friend's, March 30, 04). Of course, that was also the day of the operation when the cancer was removed, although I then did have radiation, which lasted a hundred years until June 12th.

It is all a matter of semantics, I suppose. The main thing is, I am cancer free today!

love, Leena

scc right tonsil T1N1M0, right tonsillectomy + modified neck dissection 3/04, radiation IMRT both sides X33 ended 6/04.
Also had renal cell carcinoma, left kidney removed 11/04