Hi Lisa,
I am new to the site, having been diagnosed with tongue cancer in December and surgery for a partial glossectomy in March. I, too feel sad. Mainly because I talk funny and have a big "goiter" on my neck from the radical dissection I had. I also have trouble eating and have to clear the space under my tongue with my finger after I eat.

But even though I am clearly a mess, I think of all the good stuff in my life. Just today, I looked out the window and the rainy Colorado day turned to sun. The brown winter ground has begun to come alive in little sprinklings of green. This is my favorite time of year and I can't wait until shorts weather.

I recently bought some scarves and sleeveless turtlenecks at Ross and most people at work tell me I look good. Although they are not "true" friends, they are supportive and comforting. So I say, if you are not too busy or tired this week, go out and get a nice scarf and take that walk in the park like Christine suggested. And definitely visit this site often. It helps me every day!

Barb