Hi All:

Congrats again to Ilene! Seems to be the day for catching up with friends. I, too, have some good news to share. Many of you know Dave, who was diagnosed in August, 2002 with SCC of the tonsil. He had a neck dissection and radiation. The folks on this board were pivotal to both of us surviving his surgery and treatment. I am writing to let you all know that Dave and I got married this summer and have just returned from a trip to Manchester, UK (where Dave is from) to visit his family and celebrate our marriage there (in a pub, of course!). I can't thank all of you enough for helping us get to that moment and especially for helping me believe in good things and the power of hope. I am also grateful for every day all of us on this board do well and it is with joy that I also report that this month it is two years of survivorship for Dave!

Now, on to practical matters-because we have been away and had no computer access, I lost the whole thread about the OCF meeting in October. Could someone please let me know if that is still a go and if so, could you provide the dates and hotel contact information.

Thanks so much and it's nice to be back,

Kim