I haven't said hello to you yet, but I'm doing that now. I'm new to the forum having just been diagnosed myself.

Listen to what Bart says about the power and need for positive thinking. He's already been through more than many of us could handle, yet he stays strong and always has something positive to give to others.

I created a movies & TV series list in the Friends section to help take our minds off our troubles. Check it out.

We are following your story and responding to your concerns because ... we care ... and are willing to take the time to tell you so.

Be strong, enjoy watching those babies grow up. When you feel down, go wrestle and roll around on the floor with your 2 year old. His laughter is the best medicine you can get. Everytime I go visit my grandson's that's the part they and I enjoy the most.

Like Nike says, just do it.

Tony, 69, non-smoker, aerobatics pilot, bridge player/teacher, avid dancer (ballroom, latin, swing, country)

09/13 SCC, HPV 16, tonsillectomy, T2N0.
11/13 start rads, no chemo
12/13 taste gone, dry mouth,
02/14 hair slowly returning
05/14 taste the same, dry sinuses, irrigation helps.
01/15 food taste about 60% returned, dry sinuses are worse in winter.
12/20 no more sinus problems, taste pretty good