#5153 03-12-2005 01:37 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 | Dear Millie,
I am so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May your many happy memories and his music help you to deal with your grief.
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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#5154 03-13-2005 02:32 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Millie,
I am so sorry to hear about Rusty. My heart goes out to you and yours. At times your grief will seem overwhelming, but know that it will ease with time. Wishing you strength for the days ahead.
With sympathy,
Rosie
Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.
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#5155 03-14-2005 05:35 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Millie,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Rusty. There are no words that will make your pain go away but I do offer my sincerest condolences and pray for comfort and healing for you and your entire circle of family and friends that you shared with Rusty. Thank you for sharing the website.
God Bless,
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#5156 03-15-2005 10:58 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 156 | From my family to yours, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sabrina | | |
#5157 03-29-2005 10:02 AM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 18 Member | | Member
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 18 | I am very sad to hear of your loss, may you treasure his music and his memories and all the happy times , Thinking of you and sending my prayers love charm
charm
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#5158 03-29-2005 10:02 AM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 18 Member | | Member
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 18 | I am very sad to hear of your loss, may you treasure his music and his memories and all the happy times , Thinking of you and sending my prayers love charm
charm
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#5159 06-23-2005 06:43 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 23 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 23 | Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. It has been a tough four months for me. I came back today thinking to see if there is advice or comfort I can give to other caregivers. I know the past year + has been hard for me but was a treasure in some ways. Although any type of cancer is horrible and threatening, I try to keep in mind that it did allow that all-too-precious time for Rusty to get his affairs in order and to come to grips with the end of his life. It also allowed me the precious moments and hours with him. While he felt lousy so much of the time, he kept his complaints to a minimum (personally, I would have been breaking plates and yelling a lot) and we had so many good talks.
Anyway, will check back occasionally to see if I can provide support. Thank you all again. Millie McHugh | | |
#5160 06-23-2005 09:08 AM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 | prayers and hugs your way millie . may god give you strengh to bere your loss
regards maz god bless | | |
#5161 06-23-2005 12:51 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Thamk you for sharing how you are doing and offering support to those who need it. I hope time will ease the pain somewhat for you.
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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#5162 06-26-2005 04:10 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 155 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 155 | Millie
Glad you are choosing to stay...you are needed here. I am sure of it...Peace to you Denise
Caregiver Husband Bob SCC tongue t2nomo Partial Glosectomy/neck disection 6/04 rad ending 9/23/04
Osteoradio-necrosis of the Mandible (ONJ) DX 6/09 Surgery 7/2/09 mandible resection/ several teeth extracted/ neck dissection NO FLAP and aggressive antibiotic therapy.
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