Whenever I get down and think there's no hope - and I suffered from major depression for years, thankfully behind me - I think about the real heroes on this forum: the people who have truly gone through hell and are alive, and well, to share their experiences with us. They are my inspiration and my personal heroes.

So hang in there, buddy. Things will get better.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18