Hi am back to posting after more than six years. Thaat is how long my husband lived as a cancer survivor until last month. He was diagnosed with cancer ot the right tonsil in 2002. Last month he was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue and jaw. The pain has been intense and was first thought to be a dental problem. His teeth have been a mess since his radiation. Well long story short he had a biopsy and now he is scheduled for surgery on December 24 and two weeks in the hospital. This forum was so helpful last time and I hope to find some friends to with whom to share my experience. Best of luch to all of you who are in treatment and their caregivers. elem