AsylumGuido

Sweet! My younger son met him at Six Flags in Dallas. He was there with his kids. This is was early on before winning it all. He spent ten minutes talking to this high school kid that played football (my son) and his friend while they were in line for a ride. I love him, too!

And congrats on your fight. I was very lucky and mine was caught extremely early in a routine exam and surgery was all I needed ... other than those damned colonoscopies for how ever long. And a hunk of missing "innard".

Rugby Saint II

Thanks Guido. I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma 4-A, which at the time was the deadliest form of cancer. When I met with the UAB surgeon he told me that I was dead but I didn't know it because I was still up walking around. He then suggested that I get my affairs in order.

I looked at him with a smile and said you cant kill me! I play rugby! I never did have surgery but went with radical treatment instead. My oncologist wanted to give me two new chemo treatments. He agreed to double the maximum dosage that anyone was given before. Both chemo treatments have been outlawed since because of the numerous side effects. He's my hero and he says I'm his!

I later found out that the radiation machine was broken and was giving me much higher doses than allowed by law. They sent a letter to everyone who had used the machine. It was a hard fight and they brought my family in several times. I looked at them and said what are ya'll doing here? I'm not dying!

That was in 2005 and I'm still here! I'm not bragging. In fact I've been humbled to be able to tell the story. That is one of the reason losing foreverfan hurt me so deeply. I truly treasure good people who spread smiles.