Hello Ananth, Thank you for your kind words. I try to keep balance as best I can. Sometimes humor because it helps.

I want you to know that I have no reason to believe your story is not true. It is an amazing story and I enjoy your upbeat attitude.

I feel a little bad that I have not replied to any of your posts until now, my reason is because you have been a prolific poster and your message is usually so upbeat that I have not much to add.

I will say this, I am very happy for your survival, for your happy and healthy family (I have 3 sons myself 18, 14 and 10) and for your positive outlook.

Take care


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.