Amy, Gino et al,

As most of you know, I have been a member of the same small club (no rad or chemo) in this wonderful forum for almost a year. The decisions that you both had to make were certainly not easy and through our exchanges, I know exactly where you are coming from.

I hope that you both continue to keep up your interest in the forum so that you can help others and learn from others, too.

The knowledge that I have personally gained here in the past 11 months has been invaluable. As a dentist my interests in oral cancer most certainly have increased with my experience. I know that it has made me a better diagnostician and for that I am thankful.

I am hoping that recent articles that I have written (not published yet) will help others have a better understanding about early detection, especially my colleagues.

I look forward to communications from both of you, either here in the forum or through personal messages.

Jerry


Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"