Thank you Stephany,

Some of the things I post are "generic" like the search comment, so that other newcomers that are just finding us get a chance to "catch up".

Try not to worry about your mom, she will get by. I would do it all again if I had to (and could). Even though radiation stinks because of what it does to us, It also is a blessing that we have such technology. Worry just gets in the way of living, and your mother is automatically in better shape because of you being there.

Take care


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.