Welcome JJ......

Yep, we've all been able to keep our sense of humor MOST of the time around here. I gotta tell you, even in my worst condition while going through treatment I was able to laugh with the RAD techs, a few of the nurses and once in a great while my ENT, Dr. B. I also spent a fair amount of time in tears.....and that was OK, too. This is a journey you are on. One with lots of highs and lows and trust me when I say, you'll tap into emotions you didn't even know you had. At the end of this journey, when the healing is done and the energy is back, you'll look back and wonder how you did it.....and you'll realize that your life has changed and the change isn't all bad either. Many many many good things came from my cancer jouney. It wasn't always easy, but in the end, it was I who won the battle and I did it through both laughter and tears.....and with a lot of help from my family and friends.

This is a terrific message board. There is always someone here who has "been there, done that" and most likely they will be able to answer any question you may have.

Sincerely,
Donna


SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!