Sandy, thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it very much. Its been a long road for me. Every time I think Im better, I get it again. Three years in a row really stinks. This time I dont feel too bad, sore jaw and sometimes a little tired. I couldnt believe it when my doc told me Im stage 4 cuz its in the jaw bone.

For me, its easier to help other people with their issues. My experiences can help lots of other patients. I dont like to think too much about what I have to overcome for the next few months. I get too scared when I think too much.

Brian has created a web site that allows us to all lean on each other in our times of need. Even the strongest here need a hand sometimes. OCF members develop deep, long lasting friendships that only we can understand.

Thank you Sandy for your prayers and well wishes.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile