Nike- Lynn's story affected me too. When I read how young some of the posters here are it breaks my heart. I was another one who didn't smoke and went through the antibiotics and slow diagnoses because I didn't fit the profile. Early detection and awareness is an important key for a future of survival. JOIN OCF as a member! We need to get the public service announcements out and the information cards for dentists made and distributed! As you send emails about this site to your friends and families tell them that joining now and helping get the word out helps make some sense of the "why me?" At least this way we can all help those coming behind us to get a shot at survival! - Kris