My Nonprofit Reviews

In March '07 I was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Cancer of the tongue. I was not in any risk factor group and had nowhere to turn for information. My (then) doctor told me NOT to 'go on the Internet'. I did the opposite and found the Oral Cancer Foundation. Thru the steady guidance of OCF during my cancer, treatments, surgeries, and subsequent spread (18 months later) to lymph nodes resulting in more surgery and treatment, I am here and 11 years cancer-free. OCF has been a guiding light spreading awareness and information about a little known deadly cancer. When I was diagnosed the connection to HPV was not known outside of the cancer research world. OCF took the lead in spreading the word about a vaccine that could protect against the agony, disfigurement, and loss of life that can be prevented with early detection. I applaud the OCF for the work it continues as the world slowly recovers from a pandemic which has shifted focus away from cancer. BRAVO OCF!!! ,,, and thank you.