After five years I have been entered into the 'WINS' column at my oral cancer clinic with a recurrence at this stage considered to be 'extremely remote' in my case.

This site has been wonderful for me - support and info. I have received support and love from around the world. I was fortunate enough to be able to celebrate with Gabe (whom I met on this site) after my last appointment yesterday. She is a patient at the same clinic but made a special trip yesterday. While waiting for me Gabe was told that the clinic's doctors will all be attending the head and neck conference in San Francisco at the end of this month.

I hope that OCF members who are undergoing treatment at present will take heart and know that treatment can be effective. Did I wonder whether it was worth it 3 weeks into radiation? YES, I sure did because it was such a difficult road. But was it worth it. YES, YES, YES.

Love to you all from Helen