Jim: Sometimes I feel that we've been totally overwhelmed with information, and I just want to scream...'What does it SAY, in LAYMAN'S terms???'

However, it is still my belief that 'in knowledge, there is POWER'...

Today while visiting the Radiation Oncologist, she read a CT report that Buzz had at Baptist on JUNE 7, that states that Buzz has emphasema! ..and it was noted that he should be re-checked in THREE months, which means we're SIX months behind! This fact had not been mentioned at all, up to this point.

Anyway, when we go back to Baptist, I'm insisting on a repeat chest CT as well an the panorama!

It's hard to ask questions and to follow up properly if you don't have all the facts!

Keep you chin up, friend....this IS 2007 (ALMOST 2008) and technology improves DAILY! Whatever your diagnosis, I feel sure that there's SOMETHING to treat it!

Lois & Buzz in NC


CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!