Sheila,

I had the same experience when I was diagnosed, and people I never expected to be supportive were totoally there for me, and then others dropped out of sight.

Looking back, I can really say that I was glad to figure out who was "true blue", and worth my time and friendship.

Just don't be too quick to write people off, as some just need to wrap their brains around the issue and figure out what to do or say to help.

Good luck, and of course you have a lifetime of friends here, even if they are new and only on a page.

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt