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#109819 01-04-2010 10:28 PM
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Hello people just to let you guys know tomorrow is day one of treatments http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif [quote][/quote]going to do this!http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/images/icons/default/laugh.gif


nov30squcelldec209tonect no treat yet "positive people +positive thoughts brings positive tomorrows"db
donald breaux #109820 01-04-2010 11:17 PM
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Good Luck Donald,
Hope the treatments fly by and that you have a full recovery.


Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor

Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
misskate #109829 01-05-2010 06:24 AM
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Donald,

Continue to eat and drink all the way thru however you can.

Let's hope you breeze through.


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 #109836 01-05-2010 07:46 AM
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Don, keep us informed on your progress, good luck

Steve


70 male, athlete...again
SSC of undetermined orgin , early july 09
40 tx radiation, 8 chemo cisplatin and ebuterx
finished TX in mid Sept 09
Clear at the 6 year mark!
Back to swimming, biking and running! just a tad slower
never regained my weight, even when I eat lots and lots, just a skinny guy now

Just way glad to be seeing the green side up!




tristeve #109838 01-05-2010 08:03 AM
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Don

Wishing you the best of luck with your treatments. Its not an easy thing to go thru but you can do it. Just keep up that nutrition and hydration so you will feel ok. Your positive attitude will also help you get thru this easier smile


Christine
SCC 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 smile
ChristineB #109840 01-05-2010 09:15 AM
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thank you so much for your support I will eat and drink my eyes are set at the ultimate goal the solution not the problem. I will keep you guys informed donald


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tristeve #109842 01-05-2010 09:18 AM
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thank you steve cool i am ready to do this donald


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davidcpa #109844 01-05-2010 09:20 AM
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Hey david I take your advice to heart. thanks for your support donald


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misskate #109845 01-05-2010 09:21 AM
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thanks see you on the other side!


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donald breaux #109857 01-05-2010 12:40 PM
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Goodluck Donald and all my prayers. If a guy my age can do it, you will do it easier and come out of it in great shape after the tough days pass. Jim


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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