7 Years Out.
Man o man its hard to believe 7 years ago I was literally at the lowest point of my life.
My wife was pregnent with our 5th child and I I was diagnosed with stage 4 Tonsil cancer.
My goal at the time was to make it to his birth. I just saw him march off to 1st grade last week. He is 6. He will remember me! Even if its not that clear. No matter what, if it came back today, he will remember me. My biggest fear was I wouldnt live long enough for that.
OCF was one of the biggest reasons I made it through. There was always someone to talk me off the ledge.
Back then all I wanted was to talk to a long term survivor as you just didnt see a lot of them.
Well, looks like I am a long term survivor now!!!!!!!
Still have dry mouth. Still have neck pain. Still lack the ability to taste certain foods. All in all a small price to pay.
Thanks to all for their love and support.
Prayers to all who didnt make it through (Marci, Danny Boy, Sam).
Hope, prayer, family. Every day is still a gift.
Love
Robert, Christine, Alison, Bob, Tommy, Billy, and Scotty Hamilton
Last edited by Robr; 09-14-2010 08:55 AM.
SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04. 41 Years Old At Diagnosis
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