Hi Betsy,
All I would like to add is that you have decided to put up a fight against the cancer. Once you have accepted the illnes as the clock cannot be reversed it will be win win situation for you.

Feel free to contact me if you do require any assistance from my end.
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Ananth - survior of the cancer of he larynx - 47 years young!Diagnosed in the final stage (4) - refused surgery for removal of my voice box and was declared cancer free in January 2004. However side effects of an overdose of riation persists -leading to the closing of my food passage. Have been on peg feed for well over four years now - but lead a very normal life.