We have all watched either our loved one or ones self go through the treatment and all the horrid effects. But throught this board we see much more success than failure. Hope is the word to focus on.

David finished treatmetn on 6/22 and the last 3 months have been long and everyday a step forward but the side effects linger. He still has such dryness and sore throat and most of all cannot eat but he is improving. Energy is better. Skin is beatiful. We like to say he got great chemical peel and microabrasion through all this. We try everyday to find the humor and positives.

The cancer is gone according to his RO in his mouth/throat...But the tumor on the right is still large...possibly dead cells but still will probably be removed. He had his first followup pet/CT in August. The left side may still have active node. WE had another CT/Pet the 17th this past monday and will get results on this Monday. The RO told us IF we lose the battle it will be in his neck. He has stated no more radiation. But we have talked that we wait and face the choice once we know exactly again what we are delaing with adn that will be this Monday the 24th. We started this adventue friday April 13th. and we are not doe yet. What we have is the hope and each day. Each day even though everything is not perfect and we do not get the I am survivor shirt yet we keep Hoping we are in the right line.