I actually have been on this board for about 2 months. I had epidermoid carcinoma and had part of my palate surgically removed. I too had a visit with my doctor and oral surgeon inwhich xrays and an exam were performed but I noticed the tumor two months later.

I am in Lakewood CA. and quite a few of my friends knew nothing about this type of cancer until I told them, many of whom smoke and unfortunately still smoke.

I'm on myspace and have posted some articles on there as well as made mention of it on my signature blocks on my email.

I will definately straighten out my email here so I may get some.

This site is so important and I'm so surprised that I was not told of this website by my head and neck surgeon at UCLA...so i will do it myself.

Thank you for your response.

donna