#76782 07-10-2008 07:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 | Today was my last radiation for cancer # 3!!
Thanks to all here who gave me encouragement with this latest developement.
It has been a little over 5 years since I decided to have all the age appropriate examinations which started me on this adventurous medical road trip. I am thankful for my mother who by with her deep faith demonstrated that good health is really not necessary for a good life. I am grateful to all the alert and caring medical professionals I have encountered.
Now I have to decide what to do about reconstruction of my jaw. I have met with the plastic surgeon who would be doing the fibula free flap procedure and have a prostodontist who would be part of the team(I have not seen him yet). We originally thought to do it this summer but as the saying goes "man plans and G-d laughs." I am tired of scheduling my life around medical appointments and think I will not do anything until after the 1st of next year. My husband doesn't even want me to consider surgery.
Maybe I should retire to a shady spot on "the Island" for awhile. My brain and my body need a vacation.
SCC stage II Partial mandibulectomy w. neck dissection- July 2005. Renal cancer w. partial nephrectomy-Jan 2004. Breast cancer discovered in routine mammogram. Successful lumpectomy, sentinal nodes clear, RT only-2008 Reconstruction of mandible w fibula free flap-Jan 09. TORS removal of begnin pappiloma from esophagus-2010. Masectomy,rt breast 2013.
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Malka congratulations and enjoy your break and your vacation from treatment.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Malka, Congratulations on finishing the breast cancer radiation! I know whn I finished my breast cancer rad (which I started 4 months after finishing the OC rad and chemo), I was totally exhausted. I can't blame you for wanting a rest before any more medical procedures.
Pick your shady spot, conjure up a soft tropical breeze, choose your favorite food and drink and relax! I hope you get to do that in real life as well as on the island.
Nelie
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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Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | Malka,
So Proud of you. You deserve a lot of rest and relaxation.
It's time for you to laugh for awhile.
Keeping you in my thoughts,
Debbie
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Congrats Malka and save a sunny spot on that island for me.
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: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 | Maybe it's old age or this cancer stuff is getting to me but more and more, I understand my father's answer to "What do you want? "
"Only a little peace and quiet."
SCC stage II Partial mandibulectomy w. neck dissection- July 2005. Renal cancer w. partial nephrectomy-Jan 2004. Breast cancer discovered in routine mammogram. Successful lumpectomy, sentinal nodes clear, RT only-2008 Reconstruction of mandible w fibula free flap-Jan 09. TORS removal of begnin pappiloma from esophagus-2010. Masectomy,rt breast 2013.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Congrats Malka and I hope to join you on that island someday.. Save am a spot by the eveing fire and a big steak to grill over it.
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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Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 228 | Congrats on being done with radiation! I'm 2 1/2 weeks behind you and I can only imagine how good it must feel to be done! Enjoy some down time and rest up!!
Stephanie, 23, SCC on the right side of my tongue, surgery on 5-19-08, over half my tongue removed, free flap constructed from my forearm, bilateral neck dissection, one positive node. Radiation (32) and chemo (carboplatin) started on 6-16-08. Recurrence 4/09 in lungs.
**** Stephanie passed away 12.15.09.... RIP our dear friend****
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