Today, I am celebrating my first month after 30 doses of IMRT radiation on my tongue. Foremost, I am thankful to be alive! In addition, I am so glad to have my energy level back. Although I am not 100%, I can recall those days during the last week of rads when I could barely get off the couch and had to drink 5 bottles of Ensure to stay alive. Now, I am 30 pounds lighter, and can once again wear a size 8......something I have not been able to do since high school. I am officially a non-smoker, after having battled that addiction for 25 years. I have a loving husband, 2 daughters, and a mom and dad who love me and never gave up on helping me through treatment. I am starting to sound better and better and the sores on my tongue are almost healed. And the best part is, I am starting to get more taste buds and I even ate some chips and guacamole for a snack last night.

This oral cancer thing is a $@#&* and I would not wish it on my worst enemy. But through the experience, I am thankful for a great many things. Most awesome, is that we have this site and all of you wonderful supporters to get me through the rough spots.

Just want to say thank you!

Bee Boppin' Barb