Hello All,

I had some anger when I was DX in July. After my primary care missed it the first two times I went to see her for a sore throat. I was angry I might not ever live to see my grandchildren or retire with my wife of 32 years. I think it was normal to have this.

After joining this forum and ecucating mysefy with the help of so many members it's hard to think of all of them right now.

This experience has changed me a great deal for the better. I look at my fellow man (woman) in a different light. I know I am a much more compassionit man. I really value my relatives and friends including all my new friends on the OCF board. I also tell my wife and kids "I love you" every time we part. I joined the Church my wife was a member of for several years but I never had the time. I now make the time. I can tell you that channeling the anger and negative feelings into positive things is a lot easier than carrying the baggage of anger. Well this is all for now. Best wishes to all my friends.
Thanks for an insightful post.

Your Friend, Daniel


Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006