#1411 07-22-2003 01:46 PM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 41 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP  Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 41 | Dear Friends,
I have received word this morning that I will undergo surgery this Friday. The decission has been made to go ahead with a partial glossectomy and a neck disection. Upon removing the tumor from my tongue it will be determined if a free flap reconstruction is needed. If needed I will receive a tracheotomy for as long as it is needed.
LOL, there are going to be a few surprises for me when I wake up on Friday and find out what has been done and what was deemed unnecessary.
I will let everyone know the results of things as soon as I return to my computer. Thanks to everyone who has offered advice and encouragment to me. I ask that you keep me in your prayers. You have been and will remain in mine.
Peace,
Fr. Mike
Fr. Mike
SCC on the base of tongue, right side. T2 N1 M0. July 25, 2003 partial (40%) glossectomy, forearm flap reconstruction, right side neck disection.
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#1412 07-22-2003 02:08 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 148 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 148 | Good luck and God bless, Fr Mike. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa
SCC of Tongue Stage 1 (T1,N0,M0)
partial glossectomy,modified neck dissection 4/14/03
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#1413 07-22-2003 02:36 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 | Fr. Mike, I am so glad the waiting is over for you. I have a suggestion. Make sure that whoever will be there with you when you come out of the anesthesia has a tablet and pen ready to hand to you. I, too, didn't know what the results would be and with a trach, couldn't talk, but I had a lot of questions, as I am sure you will. And if you wear glasses, make sure someone has those to give you right away. And don't worry -- you are going to be fine.
Joanna | | |
#1414 07-23-2003 01:37 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 58 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 58 | God bless Fr. Mike. I will keep you in my prayers.
Amy
Amy
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#1415 07-23-2003 02:01 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Many, Many Prayers your way Father Mike, know you`ll make a great patient........Packer and Dee | | |
#1416 07-23-2003 02:14 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Fr. Mike,
The waiting is over and I'd think that alone is a bit of relief. We'll be thinking of you.
Dinah | | |
#1417 07-23-2003 07:27 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Untill then I hope and pray you will find the peace you have closed your posts to us with.
You may find some comfort hearing that the process of going into surgery for me was quite painless and I spent a lot of needless worry about that.
Take care
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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#1418 07-23-2003 08:07 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Fr. Mike, Mark made a very good point. Surgery was the easiest part of Heather's ordeal. You will do just fine. Comforting thoughts of healing and a speedy recovery are being sent your way. Rainbows & hugs,  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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#1419 07-23-2003 12:43 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | I am sending some bigtime positive vibes your way Father Mike, Starting right now!!! Good Luck and God Bless you, Dan
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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#1420 07-23-2003 06:25 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Fr. Mike
Good luck with the surgery. I too had the partial glossectomy and the rad neck diss. Not sure why the trach with the free flap reconstruction, they did the reconstruction on me but no trach. Tongue was a little stiff but by next day could be understood over the phone.
While not a piece of cake, as surgeries go, it's sounds a lot worse than it is. Please keep us posted.
Bob S.
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#1421 07-29-2003 04:07 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hi Father Mike, Hope your surgery went well. Mine is scheduled in two days, 7/31/03. Was thinking about you every day! Hope to hear from you soon,
"To a quick and complete recovery" Dan
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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#1422 07-29-2003 10:52 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 | Hi Fr. Mike,
We haven't spoken yet...but, I wanted to let you know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers...take care.
Flo
XoX
Caregiver for my loving Sister Linda 37, Advanced Recurrence SCC of the Head and Neck. 2003
Diag. June 2000 with Tongue Cancer in Stage 3/Treatment RAD
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