Hi everyone, this is Roger's daughter Hilary. I have been going through things on his computers trying to find things and such and I came across these support forums he was using.

Unfortunately, my dad passed away in the beginning of April. The cancer had become too aggressive and treatments were not an option anymore. He didn't suffer long and he fought hard until the end with such pride and strength. I am so thankful that he had such great support from all of you and I know he would've liked you all to know how he was. I can take some comfort now knowing he is no longer in pain and suffering. Even though I lost a great father, he won his battle and he is living pain free in paradise somewhere.

Best of wishes to all and your loved ones.

-Hilary

Male, non-smoker, very light drinker, age 56 at diag.
9/18/12 - Diag. tongue cancer, left lateral border HPV 16+
9/24/12 - Partial glossectomy w/recon. Left side neck nodes removed
11/7/12 - Begin rads (30 treat.) and Cituximab (11 treat.)
12/26/12 - Rads compl.
1/18/13 - Cituximab compl.
3/13/13 - PET clear
12/19/13 - Positive PET
1/3/14 - Biopsy confirm cancer in tongue and 1 node (stage 4)
1/16/14 - Surgery - full glossectomy and and right neck dissect