Welcome to our CaringBridge website.  We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place.  We appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement.&nbsp;<br><br><br>Jim was recently diagnosed with a virally induced Tongue Cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;After several weeks with a sore throat and an ear ache he could not shake, a CT scan revealed a lump on the back of his tongue.&nbsp;&nbsp;A biopsy confirmed the cancer and a course of treatment that includes weekly chemotherapy and daily radiation was ordered. The prognosis for this form of cancer is good and we have high hopes that the chemo/radiation combination will be effective and permanent.&nbsp;&nbsp;This all came as we also were chasing a diagnosis that has caused severe back pain and neuropathy in Jim’s legs which is pointing to an auto immune disease. We have so many friends, co-workers and family who have expressed concern about what we are facing, we felt this Caring Bridge page would be the best way to communicate the information to everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please follow along and watch for future journal entries as Jim’s treatment progresses. All forms of positive energy and prayer are welcome!<br>&nbsp;Thank you for visiting.

Jim Laurson

Update: My Story – by Vickie Laurson