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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hey Ray,
Great post. We've discussed this before here on the forum and everyone has their "date" that they say they became a survivor. They all work. I never really thought about trying to figure out when it all started and I think I personally would rule that date out, even if I knew it.
Since my dates were so close together, I have chosen to use my surgery date. I had my biopsy on March 18th, got my results faxed to me (probably not the best way to find out) on March 22 and had my surgery on April 6th.
The key to all of this is the word "survivor" and as long as you can say it, that's all that counts.
I want to wish you good luck as you start your radiation in 3 days and many, many years of calling yourself a survivor.
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"
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