I had 6 month post treatment pet/ct & mri last friday & was told yesterday there's nothing at all! The head & neck surgeon said it was good to give some good news once in a while. I would imagine it wears on these folks having to dole out so much bad news all the time. I've been so stressed out since the ct last month showed area of question & tumor board recommended the ct/pet in addition to scheduled mri. What a rush of relief & grin from ear to ear! I'm even more anxious to live my life to the fullest & not waste a minute. 6 months down & 4 1/2 years till the 5 year mark? Maybe just today, huh? It's really all we have anyway! I'm obviously excited! May everyone else have the same feelings to wash away the pain if for just a moment! Erik


dx 2/11/04 scca bot T3 IU 2B MO poorly differentiated, margins ok, 3/16 modest, jaw split, over half of tongue removed, free flap from left forearm - finished chemo & rad treatment 5/20/04