Jim, that is the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me on this board. I remember when I was first diagnosed, I was 41, and my doctor told me that he usually doesn't see this type of cancer until a patient is in their 70's at least. I find myself thinking that I dont mind so much that I have the cancer, ust wish it could have waited another 25 years!! But then I remember that I'm much luckier than many that used to be a part of this board. First to my memory is Heather and Marcy, 28 and 32 respectively and both with a young daughter left behind.

Again, thanks Jim, it was really nice of you to say that.
Love,
Minnie

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.