OT: Macey...I really hope this turns out OK for you...especially being a single parent and trying to invest. These OTC start up companies are really risky and are really "gambling" rather than "investing"...most "investors" are in and out of them quickly to lock in gains because they move up and down so much. The bigger board stocks are risky too driven by the economy, etc., etc., but at least the majority of them actually make money and a profit.
Here's a link to a Motley Fool stock screener that looks for the best fundamentals in companies. I started a Watch List of their picks about three years ago and 80% of the stocks are up....some like UPL are up a huge amount. They pick stocks $7 and over...I like to check it weekly to see if any new ones are listed. No guarantees, but at least they give you a good start on some good companies for the long term....
Don't worry - this will turn out O.K. for you and all of us. This company has a revolutionary process for closing surgical incisions which is better than anything currently known to the industry. Even if it takes some time for it to be monetized (that is, commercialize the technology in various forms so that it can earn money for the company), it will be monetized eventually. The hardest part of owning this stock is having the patience it takes until that happens.
I've been buying CTUM for about as long as it has been trading...at least two years plus. you never know for sure when you buy a stock if it will make you money or if the purchase will result in a loss. A friend told me about CTUM way back. He has invested in small stocks all of his career in the investment business. He told me that CTUM was the best investment opportunity he had ever seen. He still has that opinion of the stock.
There are a lot of sharp investors on this board and the moderator has no equal. Reading the CTUM posts is quite helpful. IMO