Steve,

I'm sorry to hear the latest news. I went back and read your posts, you've been so strong through every step and you are a testament of how one should carry themselves in life's challenges. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everyone including yourself better or say something that would take it all away. A friend of mine was recently having a hard time and I wasn't exactly sure what to tell him; for some reason, chimpanzee popped into my head...I told him (my buddy) to go out and act like a chimpanzee! We laughed...it was a good time. Being strong is good...it's what we all should be...But, if you ever feel like it go ahead and act like a chimpanzee! Can you imagine doing that in the doctor's office or a mall?

Stay strong Steve!


7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better