In 1982 when I was 27 I was diagnosed with tongue cancer and was told that my tongue would have to be removed because it was an aggressive growing tumor.I went to see a brilliant doctor (who has since passed away)Dr. Hans Neiper from Hanover,Germany.He had treated many people from around the world and was very successful considering the condition of the people he had seen.Much of his treatment used the bodies own immune system to fight the cancer.Even though he has since passed away,I believe his methods are still used there.I combined his treatment with radiation and was CURED.I am now having side affects from the radiation (details in another thread).The cost of my treatment was shockingly very low because they have some form of socialized medicine.I was in the hospital for 3 weeks and went thru several tests.Everything for my entire trip (not counting air fare)was $3300.Keep in mind that was 1982 dollars and the exchange rate was much better than today.I guess my point to everyone is there are other alternatives than what we have here and to NEVER,NEVER,NEVER give up hope.