Packer .....Sending good thoughts you way along with everyone else. Post the hosptial address if you feel up to it and I'm sure a few of us here could send some cards out your way. Getting some mail might break up the days just a little bit. How long do you expect to be hospitalized? Always thinking of you and wishing you the best and quickest recovery ever! When the going gets tough, Packer gets going---you're an inspiration to us all. Sincerely, Donna


SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!