Welcome JT! Your story was most appreciated and there was nothing offensive about it, in fact, your tale of why NOT to ignore any lesions, lumps, or sore throats for more than 2 weeks is a valuable lesson for any newcomers. Keep contributing! JaneP.

Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)