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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | David,
I think I may never eat in a restaurant again. Just kidding, but I did stop asking for lemon in my drinks. I watch way too much TV.
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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David
Sounds like you do an excellent job keeping the employees on their toes and in line with the health dept regs. Its not easy making some people learn these tips and always practice them. I am a former certified restaurant manager. Sure wasnt an easy job, but I loved the customers and most of the workers were great.
Jerry
Lemons are bad. But worse are the peanuts, popcorn, chips or pretzels that bars put out. Just think of how many hands touch them after using the rest room. EEEWWWWW!!!!!
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: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Never eat those, either.
Speaking of restaurants...those signs that say "Employees Must Wash Their Hands" really make me laugh. Boy, if they don't know that already, do you think a sign will get them to do it? I think it would be better to change it to say "customers" as studies have shown that there are a large percentage of people that don't wash before leaving the restroom and they aren't even employees. I believe it, because I see it.
For the women out there, I think I also read that this is a more common problem in the men's room.
I'm still looking for the perfect bathroom that has all of the following: an automatic flushing system, motion activated soap dispenser and water spigot, as well as no exit door or an automatic one. What's the use of washing if you have to touch all those other things?
How did I get on this subject anyway?
It's your fault, Christine.
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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LOL
Thats exactly why I carry hand sanitizer in my purse and use it like crazy when I go out in public.
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OP Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I am seeing more larger restaurants that can afford to install an automatic timed reminder bell that goes off in preset minutes, like 10, that prompt all kitchen employees to stop and wash their hands. Some have recorders in the bathroom that employees must key in their assigned number at the sink and it records the frequency and duration of each time they wash their hands during their shift. Certainly not fool proof but a step in the right direction if one can afford to pass that onto to menu. Believe it or not those Hand Washing signs do work and are better than nothing as most restaurant employees have the attention span of a puppy. Not the brains mind you, just the attention span. LOL
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 $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | I noticed that the med center at UofW had signs and cleaning stations all over the place and people, esp employees, were using them. Even a question in the after-service survey. Be interesting to see some before-after stats on effectiveness.
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | I have sanitizing stations, not counting the 4 restrooms, both upstairs and downstairs and 2 of them are accessible to the public.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | Okay, I'm not even sure if I should tell this or not...But I will...Here goes, brace yourselves...
Years ago, when I was in college I worked for this Drug Emporium in Houston, Texas. I walked into the restroom and turned the corner...BAM!!! There he was...right in front of me! Standing towards me but in front of the wash area...I looked at him and he looked at me...I can remember him like yesterday: about 6 feet tall, medium build, black hair, black mustache, about 35 years old, white shirt, black pants, black sandals...He just kept on doing his business. After a pause that felt like an eternity, I turned around and left the restroom. Do you know what he was doing? He was washing his ass out in the sink!!!
Needless to say...to this very day...When I wash my hands in a public bathroom I grab some paper towels, shut off the water with paper in hand, grab the door and leave dropping the paper towel in the nearest waste bucket. Sometimes, I'm lucky enough to be able to reach the trash in the bathroom while I hold the door open with my foot...But lately more and more public restrooms only have hand blowers, no paper towels...That's okay with a push door...but a door that pulls..You have to wait until someone opens the door and then slide out...The things that people do. Maybe public restrooms should have "No ass washing allowed" signs above the sinks.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Oh my goodness Ray, you have just sent some of our fellow OCD people over the edge. The mental image is just too much!
I can see how you have been permanently "scarred."
I am waiting as well for all bathrooms to have automatic water, soap and towel dispensers....it seems they usually have just one of these items.
Deb
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | Deb,
That's what I'm waiting for...Everything automatic...sensor flush toilets, sinks, blow dryers...and no doors.
I suppose that guy I saw in Houston is waiting for a bathtub...or a is it a bouday?
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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