Update on my bone density test. I actually have osteopenia rather than osteoporosis, which isn't as severe. My primary care physician immediately agreed that I was not a candidate for prescription drugs. So I have just upped my calcium and vitamin D. She was very impressed that I did my research before I saw her, so good for me:)!

Female, nonsmoker, 70, diag. 5/09 after tongue biopsy: stage IV. Left hemi-gloss. and left selec. neck disec. 30 lymph nodes removed May 20. Over 7 weeks daily rads. with three chemo. PEG removed 12/4/09 Am eating mostly soft foods. Back to work 11/09 Retired 4/1/11. 7 clear scans! Port out 9/11. 2/13. It's back: base of tongue, very invasive
surgery involving lifestyle changes. 2/14: Now speaking w/Passey-Muir valve. Considering a swallow study. Grateful to be alive.