Dear Shelley,

I am deeply saddened to learn of Ron's passing. I'm sorry that I don't know you all that well, but it seems from your signature that he was doing pretty well and was far out from his initial diagnosis and treatment. It's so strange how things sometimes happen. I am glad that he passed peacefully.

I'm so happy that you have such a wonderful token of your love and commitment to one another. I'm sure that it has even more meaning now. Ron was fortunate to have you by his side through this ordeal. It takes a very special person to be a loving caregiver and not to give up when things get tough.

I wish for you and your family to have moments of peace, comfort, and strength as you travel through this emotional journey. Please do something nice for yourself...something that provides relief and comfort.

With love and care,
Kerri

37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!