 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Dr. Brook - thanks for posting - very interesting talk. Thanks for posting. The concept of a wound as badge of honor or courage is not often spoken of in today's climate of physical perfection. I am reminded of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's life after the Civil War, living with pain from the shrapnel he still bore - but living a full, rich and meaningful life.
Maria
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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