Ashley,

I too fall into that 3rd category that David describes: non tobacco using HPV-

While I am older than you (enough to be your mother grin ) I was still young, relatively speaking, when I was diagnosed. I wish there were answers for both of us - for all of us - and maybe some day there will be. We all have those moments. It goes with the territory so please don't be hard on yourself. It helps to vent and it's wonderful that we have a safe place to do so.

Wishing you joy, beauty and peace for today and for all of our tomorrows.

{{hugs}}
Kim



08/24/07 Dx at age 44 never smoker, occasional drink
T1N0M0 G2
09/06/07 partial glossectomy(rt),neck disection (rt) 32 nodes clear
12/05/07 35 RTx w/boost, 63 GY, finished
12/28/09 PET/CT all clear!!
12/19/11 check-up, all clear - 4 years cancer-free now !!