Hi all fell a bit guilty not having been posting for a while but lots have happened. I am now in great form so can say there is life after the big "C". It was a hard slog for the first 8 months but lifes got better. Still not able to eat lots of foods do things like play golf, my right arm not much good. However the good points are my life is much fuller now, before "C" i was a work-aholic now you could say I am a holiday-holic. There is always something I can eat be it only soup suprising how you can live on soup for a week. But really that's the exception rarther than the rule.
Cheers Maurice

Hello Maurice

Sounds like it is time for an update ofMaurice's Blog .

Best wishes
Vinod

Yes I have sent it but maybe some of it needs editing as it may be a bit to positive. I think you will know what I mean Dr Joshi. By the way I I can be of help in the campaige don't forget to contact me.
Maurice

Oh Maurice this is so nice to hear!!! I am so proud of you....I prayed that you would come to grips with all of this. I know you were having a horrible time with it all...We all did...Well all those that I know did..I have my good days and my bad days,,, then there are the very very bad days...You know what I am saying. I am just so happy right now after reading your post...Thanks I needed that....Always Vicki Lynn

Good to hear from you Maurice,
I'm glad you are getting back into shape again.Keep in touch old chap.
Keep Smiling
John

Hi Vicki and John thanks for you kind regards
Maurice

Today is the anniversary of the start of my chemo/radiation treatment. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my joining this very select website, and is also my 49th birthday. I never thought I would still be here this time last year!
But I am, fit getting fat, noisy, and almost back to my old self. Just a few wee side effects - nothing compared to some of you wonderful people.
A HUGE THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME THRO THE LAST YEAR.
(ps please keep my age to yourselves it can be our little secret!)
Sue

Hi. Hope everyones okay. I have sold all of my wristbands and im slowly selling the blue ribbon pins. So far im feeling ok but always in the back of my mind worrying in case it comes back. Joining this site last year has helped tremendously and everyone who is a member of this site are strong, courageous, brave, superb, tremendous human beings and im proud of you all. There arent enough words to describe you but these are just a starter. Take care.

Hi everyone, at the end of November, it will be two years since my two ops, and when I look back to how I was a year ago, I have made quite a lot of progress, am eating much better, and not so tired. I have noticed that the cold weather has made my neck very tight, and inside throat quite sore, so I am back to scarves Big Bear Healing Hugs to you all out there,Garance

Hi Gang. Everyone okay? Just to let you know i went to my appoiontment last wednesday and im now getting seen every three months now. Hope you all have a happy xmas and a lovely new year

I would just like to wish everybody a merry christmas and an even better new year.

Hi Gang. Hope you are all okay. Just to wish you all A very happy new year and all the best for 2006.

Hi Russ, hope things are going well for you and a Happy Healthy New Year. Big Bear Healing Hugs Garance

Hi gang. Hope everybody is ok. Im feeling fine and hoping that the summer will be a lovely one. Its been 19 months now since my operation and the time has just flown over. Im due to see my consultant on the 15th March and everyday im constantly looking in mouth and feeling my neck. Everyday at some point I think of how I got mouth cancer (Silly I Know)and I cant help it.I occasionally get a dull ache in my left shoulder and my arm gets itchy but I dont scratch it. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi russ, i think i had similar treatment to you for tongue cancer, although i had my right side of my tongue removed and replaced with flap. i am 5 weeks post radio and feel great the best i have felt since middle of September last year, i wish i could bottle the feeling as i am sure it will wear off. Also like you i am looking forward to nice summer, i am really looking forward to the light nights i did not think i would see them again so this will be a real treat for me. How do you get on with eating ? I am not doing too bad not sure how well i will eat in future but does not seem to worry me too much just get frustrated when i can not eat something.