Hey!
Since the beginning of my little adventure seems to be in dispute, I will start at the point where there is no debate. After a bad run in with the flu I had a lymph node under my right jaw try to compete for space as a second head.
After several visits to my GP I finally went in to have the thing removed. Chaos after that, radiation and chemo at the same time, hearing damaged and total loss of saliva glands. Scans showed a possible issue in my chest, that has yet to be re-scanned.
While struggling with the Xerostomia, eating problems and dental issues, I am doing ok. My employer forced me back to work just a couple of weeks after the last treatment or lose medical ins, so I have been on my feet since, some of the 50 or so pounds of weight have returned along with plenty of hair to cover those radiation bald spots.
Heh, its nice to be a hippy again!
I wanted to pop in and say hi, as well as tell you all that there are some new salva substitutes out there to fill the gap left when the common stuff went out of production. The new stuff actually protects your teeth and mine hurt alot less than they did before.
There IS life after treatment, keep your head held high, pull as many pranks on the medical staff as you can and strive for your future!

UncleVern