Hello Jen,

Welcome and sorry You had to find us and really glad that You have. One thing You can be sure of is that we DO know how scared you are at this time. As the saying goes.. "Been there, done that". The posts that You put up are read by a very great number of people, All of whom are pulling for You in ways that are really amazing. Stage IV is only a number. Both Karen and Cathy are long term survivors as am I and quite a few others here. Take "HOPE" and fight with every fibre of your being. You will be able to find an inner strength that You may never knew existed. Sending out positive thoughts and prayers your way.

Peace
Jack
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Dx 1/15/97 SCC rt. tonsil met to rt lymph node Stg IV,
Srgry 1/23/97 tonsillectomy & mod radical neck dissection,
Radiation 35 trtmnts both sides