Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to every member of OCF! This is the third X'mas I have post cancer diagnosis and my big Christmas wish is to go through many more with my family and friends around. I spent the first silent night in the hospital suffering from physical and mental pains after finishing my radiation/chemo; last year I was home with my family and yesterday night, I went out with my husband and two boys to the carnival celebrating the coming of X'mas. I have never thought (after being diagnosed with advanced cancer)that I could ever join crowds of people on this joyful occasion. For those still fighting their life battle, never lose hope because life can really turn better.

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.