Shhh...I had an appletini about 2 months ago but honestly, it wasn't that good - I was just curious about how it would taste post treatment. Haha. I'm the type that might have a drink twice a year (and my first drink was when I turned 21 and now I'm 23) so I hold the opinion that drinking every so often is not going to up my chances for a recurrence, and red wine is good for the heart, right? But, I know that others have different opinions on the subject and everyone is in a different situation so what is good for one person may not be good for another. If in doubt, call your doctor up. I'm sure you wouldn't be the first person to bring the subject up.


Stephanie, 23, SCC on the right side of my tongue, surgery on 5-19-08, over half my tongue removed, free flap constructed from my forearm, bilateral neck dissection, one positive node. Radiation (32) and chemo (carboplatin) started on 6-16-08. Recurrence 4/09 in lungs.

**** Stephanie passed away 12.15.09.... RIP our dear friend****