Hey all, This is my first time seeing this message board. It is so great to see others going through what I am. I am a 48 year old male. I was diagnosed with snuc a little over three years ago. I have had several surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, and cyberknife radiation. The tumors have always been eliminated, but I keep getting new ones. Yesterday, a tumor was found near my right optic nerve. It is about as big as the end of my thumb. My doctor was very discouraged, because that area has been treated previously. He asked me if I wanted to continue trying, or to just let the disease run its course. Obviously, I want to continue trying! There is about a 20% chance that more treatment will make me lose the sight in my right eye. I have already lost my sense of smell, and my right eye will not move properly- due to radiation. My general health and outlook are great, but this has really discouraged me. I have always felt like I would make it, now I am not so sure. Any words of encouragement or help would be greatly appreciated.