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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Happy Birthday Dragan.
One of my emplyees has a 4 lb Chihuahua and anytime it gets near my 2 75 pounders it acts like Cujo, all tough and mean and growling. After about 2 or 3 minutes they all play together.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | I'm so glad I started this thread. It's great reading all these wonderful stories.
There is no substitute for a pet. They just seem to know the right thing to do.
Wayne,
I hope you're having a great birthday.
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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