By way of a bump, to add to the topic and in order to introduce myself: I celebrated 15 years of survivorship in March 2006. I'll post the entire story if y'all think it may help others (it has through advocacy and local survivorship programs in the past 15 years, no doubt).

Just found this site and board yesterday and look forward to being part of this community.

Best to all and remember to accentuate the postitive,
Kathy M

SCC Stage IV, base and rear of tongue. Ressected 2/3 of tongue 3/14/91, flap implant at UCLA Medical Center. 36 radiation treatments and all clear since then.