I found this bio earlier today on a social networking site (FB) that has nothing to do with cancer. The author's picture showed a well-built, healthy looking guy with a great smile. Thought I'd share:
Doing great.
I AM A WARRIOR - beat cancer 3 times! Been thru hell - 7 yrs ago, treated with chemo & radiation for neck cancer. 3 yrs ago, surgery for oral tongue cancer. 2 yrs ago reconstructive surgery (12 hrs) & radiation for base of tongue cancer. 1 yr ago reconstructive surgery (22 hrs) to replace my jawbone killed by the radiation. 6 months of speech & swallowing therapy & now 11 new teeth. I speak with a speech impediment & swallowing food isn't easy. But I'm healthy as a horse & am enjoying my life.
I owe my life to my husband, my family, and friends who surrounded me with love & support. And to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, therapists, & nutritionists who not only saved my life but helped me rebuild myself. I am a very lucky man!
Favorite Quotation: I love my life so I fight for it!
Posts: 593 | Location: Sacramento, California | Registered: 16 January 2008
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
Posts: 3748 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
Two and a half years cancer free. When I finished thirty radiation treatments my mouth was in unbelievable pain. I do take medications now but I can eat a lot of foods now. I feel so much better.I can even drink coffee. I am so thankful to be alive.
Posts: 60 | Location: bellingham, WA 98225 | Registered: 07 July 2008
