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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Robert, I am fairly new to this Board and only 5 weeks out of chemoradaition without surgery for Stage IV SCC nodes and base of tongue. Even though I am a baby survivor I could have written everything you said word for word except I have been married to the my finest for much longer and never really knew it until 3 months ago. I'm sure you have spoken for everyone who has made through treatment. I printed this out to let my wife see that I am not alone in my thoughts. I have tried to get her involved in this site but she still thinks it will depress her. I hope posts like this will convince her otherwise. Thanks
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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