#17247 04-18-2005 01:16 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Donna, You are in my prayers too. I also had a diagnosis of breast cancer following hard and fast on a diagnosis of tongue cancer and I know how two things back to back like that can really seem overwhelming. Enjoy being home with your family, is my advice, as best you can right now and let their love and the support you find here (there are wonderful people here) give you the strenght you need right now.
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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#17248 04-18-2005 02:08 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 117 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 117 | Donna,
All I can say is that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. One cancer diagnosis is difficult, I cannot imagine two at the same time. Just take it one day at a time, one minute at a time if you have to. We will all be here for you any time you need to vent.
Barb
SCC tongue, stage I (T1N0M0), partial glossectomy and modified neck dissection 7/1/03
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#17249 04-18-2005 10:20 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 | Hi Donna, sorry to hear you have been through the wringer. Hang in there girl, and whatever you do, stay positive. I know you're probably sick of hearing that word by now, but it will help. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It's marvelous today what the doctors can do for cancer patients. I've heard so many positive stories lately of people just about on death's door, only to survive. So eat well and healthy, build up your strength as much as you can going through all this, especially radiation/chemo. Make lots of smoothies with all the good fruits and eat your vegies girl!! Stay strong, sending heaps of good vibes your way, all across the seas from downunder here in Australia.
Susie
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#17250 04-19-2005 09:06 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Donna
Right lady, you have been handed a stack, but you can beat this, NOW remember in this world you get nothing for nothing, so it will take everything you have got to fight it, physicaly and mentally, we are here but you are the front line in this battle and a battle it's going to be, ask the qustions, what do YOU NEED TO DO, find the strengh and do it girl..
We are all here for you
Sunshine...love and hugs
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#17251 04-19-2005 09:24 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 | Donna,
Boy have you been handed a double whammy, so sorry to hear the news. As the rest have said, you are in a major battle, but believe it can be won!! Don't ever give up. Your attitude in fighting this is crucial, try to stay as positive as you can. You've got a ton of people on this forum praying and pulling for you! You can do this!!!
Hugs,
Shelley
Caregiver to husband, Ron. Throat cancer, Stage II. No Chemo or Surgery. Completed 35 Radiation Treatments in November 2004.
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#17252 04-19-2005 03:16 PM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Donna,
You can do it. Fight this with everything you got. We are all sending 'good vibes' your way. Keep up your spirit. We are here to help.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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#17253 04-19-2005 05:10 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 76 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 76 | Dear Donna
Please accept my families'prayers for the very best outcome to your ordeal. We see (and feel)your strength and that is what will bring you through this. Much love and healing thoughts.
M Reimer
01/04 SCC of tongue base, T1N0M0
03/04 Partial glossectomy
04/04 Rad
12/04 Throidectomy(follicular cancer)
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#17254 05-02-2005 12:10 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 15 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 15 | Thank you all so much for the words of encoragement and prayers. Making it through everything fine so far. Had 1st simulation Friday and 2nd today they are going to do IMRT will be on table about 45 min. Have 1st chemo Tuesday cisplatin. So I guess the journey begins tommorow. Every thing seems to be healing well. Will not have to have chemo or rad for the breast cancer. They are doing both sides of neck though. Also go to surgon tommorrow that did the massectomy to have it checked and drained if nesseccory will be a full day!
Thanks again for all the thoughts, prayers and encoraging words. Making it fine with mask as know ya'll made it and so will I.
Donna
Proud Navy Mom
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#17255 05-02-2005 12:31 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Donna, prayers and positive thoughts headed your way. God Bless, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#17256 05-04-2005 01:15 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello Donna,
I had 33 treatments of IMRT radiation over a year ago. There was no pain during the 15 minute procedure. I was one of the lucky one that didn't experience any of the side effects from it. Hoping that you to will sail through your treatment. There may be some bumps in the road but I know you will make it. Your positive attitude will carry you a long way.
Been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing? Keep posting any concerns you have. Someone will answer.
All my best, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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