| Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 "OCF across the pond" Member | OP "OCF across the pond" Member Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 | Hi Everyone,
My name is Will, 37, from the UK, was diagnosed with Mucoid Epidermoid Carcinoma in January 2012 - 6 weeks ago had a partial maxillectomy (left side) - clear margins no further treatment required (which of course is good). I'm fine, back to riding my Motorbike!
Currently getting used to an interim obturator - the size of mount Everest! Anyone with the same, please get in touch, would be good to chat about these things...
Hope all who read this are doing well!
Best, Will | | | | 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 | Welcome to OCF Will. Sorry to hear of your going thru such a big surgery. There are a couple of members on here who use the obturator. Hope you are dong well and are adjusting to your new normal. 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: 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 | Hi there are a few with similar cancers, and orburators I'm sure they'll be along... Welcome, and congrats on getting through it!
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
| | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 "OCF across the pond" Member | OP "OCF across the pond" Member Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 | Thanks Christine - I'm ok, could be a lot worse I guess and there are many out there a lot worse than I am, so can't really complain!\
Thanks Cheryl!!
Last edited by Will.I.AM; 04-18-2012 08:25 AM.
| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 | Will, I add my good thoughts and congratulations for getting through a very tough treatment. Your attitude is commendable and humbling to me. I wish you all the best with your continued recovery.
David 2 SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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