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Julieann Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | Tough -? Tough is someone who faced down cancer, struggled through the surgery - twice!!! Went through chemo and radiation and lives with fear, and the c word daily, tough is someone who picks themselves up after all of that and has the courage to go on. it's not about heat, it's not about stamina. It's about stupidity, and ignorance. You're plenty tough - theyre just plenty dumb...
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Ex-spouse MISDIAGNOSED with SCC-HN IVa 12/10. Tonsils out 1/11. 4 teeth out 2/11. TX Erbitux x2, IMRT x2 2/11. 2nd opinion-benign BCC-NOT CANCER 3/11. TX stopped 3/11. New doctors 4/11. ENT agrees with 2nd opinion 5/11. ENT scoped him-all clear 7/11. Ordered MRI anyway. MRI 8/22/11 Result-all clear.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Perhaps not rare but not tested.
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: Jan 2009 Posts: 225 | Martin doesn't suffer fools gladly and when people tried and pushed him away because of the cancer excuse, he set them straight. Now no one even dares! Just tell them, you are a cancer SURVIVOR, and what they know about cancer, you could write on a postage stamp. You are inside your body, not them so you know what you can do. Don't let them dictate what you should do just coz they are scared of the word cancer.I hope your son enjoyed the camp anyway.
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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Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 | Hi Angelia!
i know how u feel! I'm goin through the same thing. I was diagnosed in march 2011 for stage 4 oral cancer and I am only 20 yrs old nd i nvr smoked or drank. There is a lot of things i want to do with my life, like traveling and going out to the malls, you know? but I can't, because my father nd friends are very worried abt my health, bt you know wat? To hell with them! Live your life! dnt b controlled by them! The doctor told me i have a high chance of getting a reaccurance, bt you know wat? that is not going to make me stop living my life!
So, LIVE UR LIFE TO THE FULLEST!
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