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Pete D #102651 08-30-2009 07:14 AM
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Thanks, Pete! I'm afraid I'll still say, "Yuck!" after seeing a leech, though.


Stage IV SCC lt lateral tongue, surgery 5/19/08 (partial gloss/upper neck dissection left side/radial free flap reconstruction) IMRT w/weekly Cisplatin & Erbitux 6/30/08, PEG 1 6/12/08 - out 7/14 (in abdominal wall, not stomach), PEG 2 7/23/08 - out 11/20/08, Tx done 8/18/08
Second SCC tumor, Stage 1, rt mobile tongue, removed 10/18/2016, right neck dissection 12/9/2016
Third SCC tumor, diagnosed, 4/19/2108, rt submandibular mass, HPV-, IMRT w/ weekly Cisplatin, 5/9 - 6/25/2018, PEG 3 5/31/2018
margaret_in_ma #102653 08-30-2009 07:26 AM
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Thank you for the update Travis. Also, thank you for taking the time to talk to me Friday. I can't wait to hear your mom is waking up. We are all praying for you too, stay strong and remember we are here for you.

xoxo


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:)
margaret_in_ma #102654 08-30-2009 07:30 AM
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You know when you think about it leeches fit perfectly with the rest of this barbaric treatment.

NEW RULE....We don't allow leeches on the Island.

I think we need to continue to send flowers to site posters that have to undergo surgery so I vote we keep the remainder in a separate fund like Margaret said.


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.
davidcpa #102655 08-30-2009 07:36 AM
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I love that idea David....flowers to OCF posters.


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:)
suzanne98 #102660 08-30-2009 08:50 AM
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Keeping Christine in my thoughts and prayers.


cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
suemarie #102662 08-30-2009 09:48 AM
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I just got back from seeing my mom today, her neck is looking better. The flap of skin new skin on her cheek is starting to turn black, the doctors say they have to wait and see if they need to go back in. they are now putting leeches on the black parts of the new skin to try to get blood flowing better.


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TravisB #102663 08-30-2009 11:02 AM
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I agree that setting up a fund would be terrific(in my department we call it the "sunshine fund" but maybe here we could call it something like the Island fund. I would like to contribute as well.

Travis, thanks for your update. Sounds like some good news and some iffy news. I hope the leeches work and I imagine it's a good thing that Christine's not really awake to see them! My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm glad that you are there for your mom.

Sophie


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CG to husband: SCC Stage 4, T4, N1, M0; non-smoker and very light social drinker; HPV+
induction chemo begun 7/07; chemo/radiation ended 10/10, first cat scan clear; scan on 5/9/08 clear, scan on 10/08 clear; scan 1/09 clear; scan 1/10 clear; passed away July 2, 2016
TravisB #102666 08-30-2009 11:36 AM
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Travis,
Thanks for posting an update. We will continue to send positive energy her way. Take care of yourself too!
Diane


Caregiver for Husband, Dana, age 52
DX 11/08, SCC right tonsil, Stage 3
RND, right tonsilectomy, Peg tube installed 12/08
Cisplatin X3, IMRT X35, last TX 3/09
CT scan 5/09 clear
PEG removed 8/27/09
1st PET scan clear 9/10/09
Minor surgery to repair PEG site 9/17/09


Dianeox #102669 08-30-2009 12:03 PM
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Leeches!!!!!!!!!!
I hate those things, they used to bite when i was a kid when i went to play in the river. I suppose if they help that's good. I hope they work!


Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear
Cecilia #102670 08-30-2009 12:24 PM
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I read the earlier post about a contribution to OCF being more useful. i agree in a way, but I think most of us here will have donated at one time or another, and will carry on contributing.
I think flowers for OCF patients as a fund is a good idea. I know flowers are fleeting, but they do have the quality of making someone poorly feel better, just becasue they are beautiful. And even if the feeling of hapiness from flowers is as fleeting as the flowers themselves, I think a little cheer is always worth it.
I would be happy to contribute if an ODF flower fund was created.
Oh, just noticed a spelling mistake in my signature, must go and correct it.


Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear
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