Curtis, I can totally relate with you about the graduation. My children were in their freshman year of high school (twins) when I was diagnosed, May 10, 2002. I prayed I would live to see them graduate high school in 2005, and now I am praying to see them graduate college...SMILE! God Bless, Carol


Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---