Senator13, thank you for that quote, it is the first time I have read it.

to all the others: what a beautiful thing this thread has turned into. I believe some of this should end up in the "project". Tom what do you think?

Michele, re-read the quote by rainer maria rilke:
I beg you


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.