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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 | to all who resonded in the passed n prayed for vickie, if u remember we got hit by a virious n lost all but i,m writing for my self n vickie nbecause this site she loved. vickie passed away july 29th peacefully and quickly. i loved her dearly n cant say enough to all who responded to her. she hated computers put would get on your site n no she was not alone. she was the love of my life n held her to the end. i know she is with god n is whole with no pain now. from me i wish to thank all, she was my life n my love n my confidante.the hurt n the missing wont pass for a very very long time but knowing god n has takin her n made her whole n givin everlasting life gives comfomfort (a little) lord knows.. again thank you all. god bless glenn | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Glenn
I am very sorry for your loss. I do remember Vickie, I told her about HBO treatments. She was a newer member who went by Vickie 53. I remember your posting about your life together. Please try to find some comfort in knowing she is at peace and not in pain anymore. I will say a prayer tonight for you.
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  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 | thank you christine--vickie was n still is my love n will never leave my heart. she loved coming hear n reading all the post. i miss her dearly n the hurt wont go away for a verey long time. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Im sorry you are in such pain from her passing. Greiving is a difficult process to go thru. There is no timetable on when you will feel peace. Your post about how much you loved her and all the things you enjoyed together touched my heart. Im sure she knows how much you cared and is watching over you. Try to concentrate on the good times you had together.
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 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Glenn, you will have Vickie in your heart forever and all of the good memories of the times the 2 of you shared. I really feel sorry for her passing and leaving you. The lord must have thought she suffered enough and took her to him.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 207 | Glem, my thoughts are with you.....
Jeanna
Wife/Carer of Rod, 56, Dx 5/3/09, SCC Oropharnyx T4 N2, End Tx 28th 07/09, 7wks Rad, 3 Cisplatin, primary tonsil, 4cm Lymph right of neck, 1cm left, in jaw & soft palate & base of tongue. Peg 06/09. CT & PET scans 02/11 - NED. Dentures 20/09/11, PEG out 28/10/11.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Glenn,
I am so sorry for your loss and I also remember your Vickie.
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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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,412 | Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. I will send up a prayer for you.
Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
Baby girl born 11-30-12
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Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 104 | Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss and understand how much you hurt right now. Losing one you loved so much certainly does leave a big hole in your heart and it will take considerable time before you can feel you can carry on by yourself. Grief has to be worked through each in our own way and time. Cherish your memories of good times, lean on family and frieds as you need to and eventually you will find your spirits lifting. I wish you strength and courage to face each day.
Caregiver to husband Dx. Stage 4 SCC of gingiva with 3 nodes pos. Partial mandiblectomy with bone graft from iliac crest Dec. 2006. IMRT x30, Cisplatin x3. Completed Tx. March 15, 2007. Osteonecrosis & removal of graft & plate Oct. 2007. Recurrence of SCC Dec. 2007. Deceased Jan. 17, 2008.
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | hi Glenn,
My heart goes out to you for the pain you are feeling. It is so hard to lose someone you love. Hopefully as time passes the days will get easier for you.
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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