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My husband was diagnosed 3 times, with different oral cancers, first in 2002, another a couple years later, and a cancer on his lip in 2005. They were all undifferentiated, and contained, so he never had radiation or chemo, but instead, extensive surgeries removing a few teeth, jaw shaving, tissue, and some lymph nodes (that were not cancerous). He has had good check-ups since then. I am writing because he asked me to. The Oral Cancer Foundation and its forum were a God-send, with some of the most helpful, kind people you could ever hope for. It made a world of difference to talk to people who had experience with this disease, who could offer advice and comfort at a time when it was badly needed. I wish I could give the foundation more than 5 stars, because they truly have helped more people thru probably the worst times of their lives.

The OCF is a vital connection for people who find themselves with the numbing news of having oral cancer. It is a lifeline to offer hope, advice, empathy, friends, and to answer the infinite questions, repeatedly, to those diagnosed. There have been invaluable friendships formed among people who have lived through the treatments together and have shared their experience with newcomers. There are truly some "angels" in the forum who have guided the members for years, putting in more time than a full time job, to assist folks through the process of getting to "the new normal". OCF is a Godsend.

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When looking for a Christian school, this one would meet all criteria if you are looking for a well-educated and caring staff, a beautiful campus, a Lutheran church on the same premises, teachers who care for each and every student individually, excellence in education with many awards and accolades for everything from science fairs to spelling bees to even stock market "investing". With a weekly chapel offering spiritual growth and daily prayer, all the needs of a growing child are met at Sarasota Lutheran School. Students who were bullied and ignored at other schools have entered ours and stayed until they graduate because of our non-bullying policies and the kind nature of each and every teacher and the principal. Our children are even growing a vegetable garden now - very essential knowledge today. We have pre-school through 8th grade. Our students go on to become effective and positive members of society.

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If you want a forum which offers personal experience, empathy, advice, Care (with a capital C), kindness, and even the BEST recipes for recovering O.C. patients, The Oral Cancer Foundation is the place to be. These folks truly become family (sometimes even MORE understanding than family). We work together to combat this disease. Thank you Brian and Gary!

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