Johanna,

I may not be as blunt as David and I commend him for his directness, but you really need to get your priorities straight. "Wondering if you should say no to all treatment" should not be an option. Dying from oral cancer is a HORRIBLE way to go. I have only been a member of this forum for about 2 years and we have lost quite a few wonderful people during that time. I can tell you if you want to have a reason to change your mind, click on the link below. You will read a blog written by a very strong mother who watched her lovely daughter die from oral cancer. She wrote this story to try to help others. You can be one of those that she helped.

http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/ubb/get_topic/f/14/t/000005.html#000000

I recently referred a writer for a dental magazine to Rosie in the hopes that she would share her daughter Heather's story with the dental profession and as a result, it would help increase the number of people benefiting from early detection. Despite how difficult it must have been to do so, Rosie seflessly relived the horror of Heather's courageous fight in order to help others.

I pray that you will decide that your life is worth fighting for and that you are succesful in this fight. You are in the right place for guidance here and you CANNOT afford to waste another minute.

Jerry