I am so blessed....

Hi Fellow Fighters, I know I have not been posting, but I come here for support. This site, my friends here, people I have never met, have gotten me through the worst days of my life. They gave me advice, answered my questions, comforted me, and supported me. I could not have come this far without YOU. I am NED as of 2011. Just to give you a little background I have been catching up on other medical issues, I went to my eye doctor for a much neglected routine visit. He is a handsome, kind and gentle man in his 40's. I love him! Lol! In 2007, pre-cancer, he had done surgery on my eye, and for the first time in 30 years I could see out of that eye! I was so grateful. I had heard he was also a survivor of this beast. Speaking during our visit, I learned he had head & neck cancer, unknown primary - my exact diagnosis! The removed both lymph nodes in his neck, and he had 3 doses of chemo. He had lost all his hair, but still was as handsome and kind as always. I told him I had the same beast. We shared quick dry-mouth, lack of appetite, weight loss antidotes. I just want to say how thankful I am to be alive, that I did not have surgery - "just" chemo & rads for 3 months, and I had this site to laugh, cry, vent & learn. I made friends here I still communicate with, and I love each and every one of them! I feel so lucky that I did not have to endure surgery as I glanced at the scars down the each side of his neck, and his bald head. I did not realize what I, myself went through, until I saw him. I thank God that I have more time on this earth. I guess He's Not finished with me yet! Another PET/CT in August.I realize I miss talking to other survivors about these issues, because it will always be a part of my life. I have no idea if this makes any sense - but thanks for listening & God bless you! Patty (still not fatty)