hey Dan,

Harold was a fellow that i met in a cancer support group. He was an upbeat guy who did everything he could to stop his cancer. Early on he said that the docs told him that he would not be returning to work. i told Harold that i envision him back at work and could not accept that he had a terminal condition.

unfortunately the docs were right and Harold died several months later. before that, we had several discussions and a chance to smack some golf balls... Harolds favorite sport. i've had several other close friends die from cancer, and certainly we have seen it happen to folks we know thru OCF. cancer sucks.

docs cann't predict everything, yet i no longer go into a denial mode when someone tells me dire predictions. i accept what you are saying, yet hope and pray that for some reason it doesn't go as it might. you bring much to OCF and i'd like to read your posts for many more years...

today the grass is greener at your home!
cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.