Hi Carol, thanks for the loving words!!

Gail, it's also great to hear from you everytime.

I feel like Barry and I are kindred spirits although we have never met.

I too feel "good" overall, and compared to how so many others on this board have suffered I almost feel a little guilty that the side effects were not more deilitating or longer lasting...but I still have my "issues"...(not the least of which is feeling like I have a baby grand piano hanging over my head 24/7).

But, we all have to face the terror and hopefully Barry and I will continue to be among the "lucky ones" :-)

Wish him my very best...and I'll keep everyone posted on my check-up too.

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.