Hi Tony, Hi Shawn,
Thanks for your prompt response. Happy to meet you but wished it was a happier forum. Definitely it was shocking to have been diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer but I have such a supportive family that I thank God everyday. Having their support I was able to overcome the initial shock and anxiety.
Yes, Shawn I have not taken into account human error. Thanks for pointing that out. Tomorrow I will consult with my oncologist if I should start with radio therapy right away or wait for 2 weeks and get another scan done to check if there is further shrinkage.

Wish you both good health and happy times!
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9/19/13 Diagnosed Stage 3 Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx