Hi Stephanie,

Your introduction was anything but boring. You have an amazing sense of who you are and an attitude that will surely help you continue your fight with this dreaded disease. One would have suspected HPV being the cause of your SCC based on your age and history of not smoking or drinking. However, there are a small percentage of us that had SCC with no known etiology. I guess if we knew why, we might be more at ease (if that's possible at all). But we don't.

I skimmed through your blog and you really are an amazing young lady. I wish you good luck as you finish up your treatment and hope that you continue to post as your experiences and your great ability to communicate will definitely help others.

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"