Hi Jerry,
I'm new to this board, too! I was diagnosed in May of 1999 and would loved to have been able to talk with people that had been where I was going. But, nevertheless, I am happy to be able to encourage and give hope to those of you that might be going where I have been. I am also very glad that you are doing well inspite of having to go through this awful experience. I am encouraged that (as a dentist) your (new) "goal in life" is to get the word out on "early detection". This is of supreme importance, because when we have a sore mouth (problem), we usually head to the dentist for an answer. And sometimes precious time is wasted just because we don't fit the profile for "those at risk." Dentist hold the key to early detection and I'm glad to have you on board as an advocate!
Speedy recovery and then GO Get EM, Jerry!!!
Joyce
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Stage 4-Base of Tongue (T1N2bM0)- surgery to remove lesion, then Neck dissection, radiation and 6 months of chemo