Hello All,

I was thinking about participating in the Rossville, Indiana walk at the end of April - proceeds go to OCF and it's only a four hour drive. My husband is always up for a road trip and my kiddos (7 and 4) love to stay in hotels.

How do I even begin to express what I what to say? I'll try and do my best. So many of you have been through so much and I am very proud to be part of this forum, yet, I feel so guilty as my cancer was superficial and my surgery was "nothing" compared to what you have endured. I want to do this walk but feel like because my cancer was so minimal, do I belong there? I sometimes feel that way when I am on this site because, like I said - you all have been through so much. I'm amazed by your courage!

My dentist sent me for a third opinion in regards to my persistant ulcer, maybe I could represent that early detection is key to making oral cancer history?

I feel guilty but am glad that my dentist was persistant and found it early. Just wanted to share what's on my mind.

Yvonne





Age 35
Superficial SCC lateral tongue
HPV(-), nonsmoker
Right lateral tongue resection 1/17/11 w/ Alloderm Graft
Proud mother of 2
Enjoy walking/aerobic kickboxing
Pittsburgh Steelers Fan! (#86)