I know a few scientists for Merck and J&J...not one became a scientist for the money. Are there professionals out there just for the almighty dollar? Yes. Is there a conspiracy to keep a cure any cure away from the public? No. I'm a realist and I will always go the conventional path to help me...But, if my life was basically over and I had the means do do something off the beaten path..Would I do it? Of course.

Vernon, I believe you did your research and picked the path that you were most comfortable with...And what counts is that you are an OC survivor.

My path was surgery, neck dissection and radiation...A plan developed by an ENT, HO and an RO...my tumor board. Was I happy? No. Was I comfortable with my choice(s)? Yes. Am I going to beat this? There are no guarantees in life. But if I can hold my head high and help a couple of people here and there through my steps of life...then I did okay.