Danny,

As a former depressive, I know what's it like to "fall in the ditch." But I can't say I know what it's like to walk in your shoes and to be dealing with the things that you are at this time. I've never been one to blow sunshine up your you-know-what or to make religious noises as I prefer to deal with facts no matter how harsh or what news they may bring.

You have obviously had a tremendous impact on the folks around here, myself included. From what little I do know of you, I think I can confidently say that you have this impact on everyone who takes the time to get to know you. I hope that, in spite of your depression, you'll stay in the fight and that your spirit can find renewal in the thought of all those who know you and love you.

Hang in there, Danny Boy. It ain't over yet and there are too many who need you and want you around.

-Brett

Base of Tongue SCC. Stage IV, T1N2bM0. Diagnosed 25 July 2003.
Treated with 6 weeks induction chemo -- Taxol & Carboplatin once a week followed with 30 fractions IMRT, 10 fields per fraction over 6 more weeks. Recurrence October 2005.