WOW! Thanks everybody!!! You have touched my heart with all the support and prayers! I actually have naso-pharyngeal cancer, which is the area your nose canal connects to your throat, kind of above your soft pallet. From what I understand, it's a fairly rare cancer in the US and they attribute it directly to smoking. If you smoke, please stop. I promise it will be worth it! I am trying to get into MD Anderson in Houston. They have state of the art EVERYTHING and I will get the latest, greatest, cutting-edge cancer treatment available. If I do get to go to MDA, I'll be living in Houston for about 2 months. My oncologist here told me that the treatment would be 7 weeks (5 days a week)of radiation, while taking chemo at the same time. The chemo is a round of 3 treatments, each 21 days apart. After the radiation is complete, I'll take another round of 3 treatments of chemo, only it'll be a different drug. Of course, the doctors at MDA may prescribe a completely different treatment plan, but from what I understand, this is the standard treatment for this cancer. I got GREAT news yesterday when I went to the radiology oncologist. The cancer hasn't metastisized past the lymph glands in my neck! That's HUGE!! So, I'm doing fine. God is so good to me. I have been given so many awesome opportunities already, and He has surrounded me with friends (near and far) that pray for me and support me. I know that I have some big problems, but I have a bigger God. People probably thought that Peter was naive when he stepped over the side of that boat thinking he could walk on water, but his faith literally allowed him to walk on water! Some people probably think I'm naive too, but I'm going to step over the side of that boat with Peter and believe that God is going to fully heal me! It's not going to be fun, but He's going to get me through it. Thank you all for the amazing support and love you have shown me. You are ALL awesome people and friends, and I couldn't ask for anything better! My cup runneth over. :-) Have a wonderful week and weekend, and I'll update you all as I know more! Love and blessings to you all, Vaughn

Vaughn, Sending lots of prayers your way. Of all the women I know you are one of the strongest and I have no doubts that you will whip this bump in the road with flying colors. If you need anything or I can help in any way please call. Nancy

Seeker31 and I will keep you in our prayers

Thoughts and prayers heading your way Vaughn. Hoping all goes well in your treatment and recovery. Sherri

Hey Girl! Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers and you stay strong and have a fast recovery! Keep us posted and we all will be praying for you!

(((Vaughn))) I know your faith is strong, as well as your determination to overcome this diagnosis. May the Lord bring you safely through your treatments and guide the medical staff to work hard to give you the best care possible. You will be in my constant thoughts and prayers. Remember that your friends are here and we care very much. If you need anything at all, I'm just a phone call and a few hours away. Love you, GF! Jacquie

Hi Texbay, I sure am sorry to hear you are suffering remember I'm your friend and if you need me I'll be there for you. Hugs and prayers, Kenda

Baybee!! Vaughn, Girlfriend you are in my prayers! Please let me know if I can help in any way. I love you and I know you will beat this! Mona

Bay, My prayers are headed your way-prayers that the Lord guides your doctors with your treatment and prayers that you fight like hell, stay strong and be healed. Hang tough & kick ass Cowgirl! Joni

Vaughn, On behalf of the friendship you shared with Frostbite and the kindness you have shown to me over the years, I pray that you will see the Lord's working in your life through people who love Him . . . and that you will experience His healing and be able to tell the story of your walk of Faith. Many warm hugs. Holly