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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 4 | This is an update about Pete D, my dad.
We have entered round four of cancer. We found out last monday that he has an inoperable and cancerous tumor in his throat. He has not decided yet on whether or not to pursue chemo. We are still waiting for an appointment with an oncologist to know more details as to "how long" and what stage.
We currently cannot ask his opinion on the matter as he is recovering from a surgery he underwent on a completely different matter. He rolled out of bed late last wednesday night and fractured his neck and broke two ribs. He was already in a very frail, delicate state so the two foot fall to the ground did some serious damage. He is currently heavily dosing morphine so we don't really know how he's feeling. Keith (his son, my brother) flew out friday morning and we have no information to offer as it is a holiday weekend and the doctors just aren't around or are busy with car crashes. It is unknown at this point how long he will be in the hospital and whether he will be moved to a "skilled nursing facility" or to hospice or to home with a hospice nurse. We hope to get him home again.
For the moment he is in Seattle at a hospital called
Harbor View, 7th Floor East, Room 705
if you wish to send him flowers or teddy bears or just your thoughts and good wishes. If you have been in contact with him via email, he has not checked his email in some time.
Pete's Daughter,
odile d
daughter of pete d
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Odile, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He is well loved here on OCF. I had been wondering why we hadnt heard from him in a while. Thank you very much for posting this. Please give a full address so we can send him cards, flowers, etc. If you feel more comfortable giving his address to me, I can give it to those who ask privately. I will send you a private message. Prayers are already on their way.
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Tell your Dad we are all thinking about him and if there is ANYTHING we can do please just ask.
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: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,082 | Odile
What a thoughtful daughter you are to join OCF in order to post an update about your Dad. Christine is right that your father has been a beloved poster. He is one of the few who continues to endure a feeding tube and understands my complaints.
Words are inadequate - I'll try prayers.
Charm
65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 251 | Pete, We love and miss you. Please come back to us soon. Odile, Thanks for letting us know about your father's situation. He is a great person and he helps many here with their questions, and with his support. I hope you don't mind if I add the following information so that OCF friends can send him an email of support to the hospital. When he wakes up, someone will be able to let him know we are thinking of him. Please keep us updated! Catherine _________________________________________________ E-mail a PatientWant to send a message of support to a patient at Harborview? Now you can! Volunteers check messages, print and deliver them to patients seven days a week. You may send your message directly to patient@u.washington.edu Please be sure your message includes �Patient's full name: Pete Dumbleton�Your full name: �Room number (if known): Room 705 (7th floor East)�Telephone (optional): --------------------------------------------------- Do not send urgent or confidential information. All messages are read and printed by volunteers. Also, out of respect for patient confidentiality, we cannot confirm delivery. Messages deemed inappropriate, such as business solicitations, will be discarded. --------------------------------------------------- Send a Gift Cut flowers, flowering plants, balloons, stuffed animals and snacks may be sent to patients on most units. The Harborview Gift Shop can customize a special delivery to meet your needs. Let us help you show a family member, friend, patient or employee that you are thinking of them. Price and variety varies. To order, call 206.744.3495. Note: Flowers, plants and snacks are not permitted in the intensive care units.
Last edited by RPCV; 05-31-2010 03:18 PM. Reason: Deleted Hospital Phone Number (Thanks Christine)
Catherine
2mm tumor excised 09/23/2008 (floor of mouth)
SCC (superficially invasive, well-differentiated)
Stage 1, T1N0M0
01/2009 and 01/2010 - PET/CT clear
Four and 1/2 years - NED!
"Detection can be easy, treatment is not!"
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Catherine, thank you for posting this info. Right now, Pete is unable to communicate so please no calls.
I love hospitals that are up to date and have email access. When I was held hostage for 2 months, I received so many online cards. It really lifted my spirits, now lets show Pete how much we care about him.
PLEASE take a minute and send Pete a get well wish, see the above post. If anyone wants to send something to his home address, please PM me. His daughter has sent me the info.
Most of all ....Get Well Pete!!!!!!
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 2009 Posts: 440 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 440 | I'm so sorry to be reading this. I will send an email over!
Dx 3/27/09 @ 28 years old with High Grade MEC T4N2M0
Elizabeth, 33, mother of 3 girls (4,7, &8yrs old)
3 rds of chemo(Carbo/Taxol)
Rt Mandibulectomy, rt fibular flap,& rt ND with trach, picc,& g-tube.
30 rds of rads with weekly cisplatin
SCANS ALL CLEAR!
OCF Regional Coordinator of San Antonio Walk
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Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,301 | Best wishes and get well Pete from your friend in Australia!!
Just checked back on our last wall to wall on FB which was on February 28th. We were talking about the well being of Pete's pets. Don't know if it was Huey, Dewy or Louie.
Thanks Odile for letting us know. I hate to see that it is now Round Four and will send an email to the hospital.
Please keep us posted.
Love
Gabriele
History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.
1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I wondered about Pete, your Dad. He sure has all of our prayers for the best. I bet he fights as hard as he did before and give him my best.
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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