Dear Ms. Danner,

Thank you so much for your generous contribution to the OCF to give us a wonderful new message board.

When my father was diagnosed with oral cancer back in March of this year I felt so alone as no one I spoke with truly understood what I was feeling or what the future would be like for him. I found the forum in June after his surgery and the people here have shared with me their personal experiences which I have been able to pass along to him. I have a better understanding of what lies ahead and can use that to help him.

My fathers cancer has returned already, and I can't imagine facing a second round of it without the support of the people here. I know that no matter where this journey takes us, that I am not alone, and that I have a safe place to talk about what's going on with him 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thank you again for your generosity. It is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Joy P.


CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.