John, sounds like you are doing well so far. Keep up the positive attitude, but don't be afraid to use us in the event you just feel like complaining. I had to do that a couple of times, when I didn't feel like I could burden my family, and it's a huge relief to vent now and then.

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt