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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Nate has given me permission to share with OCF members his latest sad news. He has recently had a biopsy which unfortunately came back positive for SCC. This is his third battle with oral cancer within a short period of time.
At this time Nate is scheduled to have a major surgery on Jan. 12th at MD Anderson in Houston Texas. Many of the details will be decided with his team this week.
Nate is keeping in good spirits and is making the most of every single day. His weight is stable and he has almost fully recovered from the last surgery. Nate is keeping himself very busy to keep his mind on more positive things. He is currently working on getting lots of toys together for his nephew for Christmas.
When I get any more updates I will share them with everyone.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
