Neil and Candace,
I agree with what has been said already, that there are probably as many different statistics as people with oral cancer. I will say, however, that a great support system and a belief does help one be strong during this fearful time. I think God does allow things to happen, good and bad, but does not cause them. We are a fallen world and do many things to harm our bodies. I don't know what will happen in our family, but I do feel God's presence and I know he hears me when I cry to him about how I feel. If we didn't have the belief in God and know he holds us in his hands, I don't know how I would get thru this.
God bless and take care,
Debbie