Hey Bob. I hate to hear about your dx but I'm three months post treatment and am feeling ok. I'm trying to rebuild strength and stamina right now. For me basic training in 91 was a good training for this. It is very uncomfortable at times but the treatments won't kill me if I do my part to keep myself healthy and use the rest of my team (the docs) to do their part. That is what basic training taught me. I can do alot more than I ever imagined and a little pain and exhaustion wouldn't kill me. :-)

Educate yourself about the procedures they plan to do and also check out new options that are proven. The one thing I did that helped me was I didn't put an expectation on how tough I was going to be through my treatments. I just told myself I was going to be the best warrior I could be. It helped on the days I needed to reach deep down and it helped on the days I had to allow myself to just rest. Hang in there and thank you for your service for us. Lee


Lee, age 33, stage 4a, T2N2bM0, Tumor left tonsil (removed), 2 left side nodes removed (poorly differientiatied)total of 3 nodes involved. Treatment IMRT x33/ 2x Cysplatin completed. Good Health and Good Help to you.
Lee