Hi Minnie,

Ok, I give up....is there a cyber-god out there who can tell me why I can't send personal emails from the site?

Anyhow........I wanted you to know that I would love to come visit, if you are up to it, as I will be taking Dennis for follow-ups during your stay. Dennis is not much of a "talker", but I know how much it helps to have visitors from time to time. Just let me know, ok?

Hopkins is wonderful. I'm not sure if you had your original surgery there, but Dr. Califano and his team were great to us. Actually, I have appointments for Dennis in a few hours, and I should get busy.

For now........please know that I'm right there with you in spirit. Write me, and if there is anything....ANYTHING....I can possibly do for you during your stay, just let me know. (Big plus....I know of a great place for visitors to find food, and it won't cost an arm and a leg...ok, it is an experience in itself getting there, but security is on duty during the day! :-)

Love,
Mand

Stage III tonsil, Dx 8/14/2002,chemo and rad...reoccurance 8/3/07,Base of Tongue,vocal cords,stage IVA,total larynectomy and glossectomy 9/4/07 with pec flap...reoccurance Nov. '08 and Feb. '09 (positive margins remained after each operation) Second pec flap May 7, 2009. Still positive margins.