Glenn - good luck on your check up, they always make me tense and nervous before each one, and try as I may, I never can seem to control that. The nature of survivorship I suppose.

As to the religion issue I tend to agree with you and I do not wear my religious beliefs on my sleeve. To me religion is a private matter, and my spirituality is not something that I share with others openly. The general rule about religion on the boards has been stated when you sign up: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/ubb/agree_review.html

In it nutshell it says: Read the original post. If that person expressed something like pray for me etc., then a reply that also includes reference to prayer is more than appropriate. If that first poster does not make a reference to religion, the following posts should refrain from it as well. It's a simple thing that will keep the board balanced and not exclude any ideas. Strong religious beliefs have helped many a person through difficult times, and cancer certainly qualifies as one. But as we post answers and inspiration to others here, we must always remember that OUR religion may not be THEIR religion, or they may not be religious at all. Clearly, there are no absolutes here. The rule of thumb is not to make assumptions about other's belief systems, and offer the most valuable thing that you have