#147146 - 03/15/12 12:57 PM
Christine B in the Washington Post
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Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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Loc: Alexandria VA
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At Breakfast this morning, putting my Jevity and coffee down my feeding tube, I turned to my favorite Washington Post section: The FED PAGE. There was a graphic insert with a picture of our own Christine B as part of a new CDC anti-smoking drive. The on line link to the story is truncated so it does not show the graphic of Christine so here is a link to the full graphic Christine B in Washington Post Here is the post full story on the CDC drive but unfortunately it does not mention Christine A personal look at tobacco's impact Plus there are radio ads by Christine on the CDC website WAY TO GO CHRISTINE Charm
Edited by Charm2017 (03/15/12 12:59 PM)
Edit Reason: typos
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65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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#147147 - 03/15/12 02:45 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: Charm2017]
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"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Registered: 06/24/09
Posts: 872
Loc: Alabama
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Thanks, Charm, I'll check at the local book stores that carry the Washington Post and get a copy. I know our Christine goes out of her way to get the word out to the public to make them aware of oral cancer, plus does as much as she can to promote the OCF. She is simply amazing, and admired by so many people.
julieann
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Julieann Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer 
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#147149 - 03/15/12 03:26 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: julieann]
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Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Registered: 01/03/09
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Loc: Idaho
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That's Awesome! Christine, you are amazing my friend.
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Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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#147150 - 03/15/12 03:39 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: EricS]
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Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Registered: 07/12/09
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Loc: Los Angeles
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Christine, fantastic. I also read the news feed article about you and you too, Eric. I am in awe of you guys.
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David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage II TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | PET-CTs clear through 1/13!
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#147163 - 03/15/12 06:57 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: David2]
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Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services
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I just knew you would find this Charm! You are the best news hound, you find everything! I have met the surgeon general Mrs Benjamin who is the most wonderful woman! Have the pictures to prove it Its been a great trip! Will share more when I get home.
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ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 rad end 9/27/07, no caregiver Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 155 HBO,trismus 3/09 teeth out 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma, 2 mo hospital PICC line IV antibiotics 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3 times in 3 years very happy to be alive
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#147178 - 03/16/12 05:24 AM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: ChristineB]
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Here is a link to the CDC's website with my bio. Im so happy to see my mention of OCF did not get edited out of my page. CDC's bio for Christine Brader
Edited by ChristineB (03/16/12 05:25 AM)
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ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 rad end 9/27/07, no caregiver Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 155 HBO,trismus 3/09 teeth out 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma, 2 mo hospital PICC line IV antibiotics 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3 times in 3 years very happy to be alive
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#147285 - 03/18/12 08:05 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: Charm2017]
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Outstanding! Congrats Christine! We are proud of you and your willingness to be an advocate and help to many others. You are appreciated! Thank you!
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BrendaN. 58. Dx2/2/12 Non-smoker Mod drinker Avid exercise- Maui 1/2 marathon1/22/12- Not HPV. Prob cause- 35 yr amalgams-.2/8/2012 SCC, partial glossectomy (right side) SG IVa, 29 nodes, one w/cancer Erbitux 2/29/12 1/week-7 weeks. RAD 3/7/12 M-F for 6wks-clr PET 7/12-2ndclear CT 10/25/12
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#147288 - 03/18/12 11:17 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: Brenda N.]
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Senior Member (100+ posts)
Registered: 01/26/12
Posts: 110
Loc: br
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I admire christine so much. I always was a anti smoker activist with my dad and friends. I never smoked, hated this smoking thing with all my strenght. And guess what? I got tongue cancer with 29 yo. My worst nightmare was someone on my family getting cancer, and it happened to me! I never, ever smoked... It's a bit unfair when i see 70s ladies smoking as if nothing would happen...
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December, 2011 - T1N0M0 SSC Oral Tongue sugery (Dec 07, 2011). Partial glossectomy, primary closure. Selective Neck dissection, all 57 nodes free. 29 at diagnosis, no risk factors at all. No smoking, drinking and HPV negative. Can you explain? I can't.
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#147303 - 03/19/12 09:53 AM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: braziliangirl82]
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"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Registered: 05/18/10
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Love the picture!! Looks like they airbrushed you!! Or do you really have such magnificent skin, wide eyes (I have heard of doe eyes but yours take the cake) and perfect cheek bones? Oh and by the way, the bio wasn't too bad either
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Karen Love of Life to Alex T4N2M0 SCC Tonsil, BOT, R lymph nodes Dx March 2010 51yrs. Unresectable. HPV+ve Tx Chemo x 3+1 cycles(cisplatin,docetaxel,5FU)- complete May 31 Chemoradiation (IMRTx35 + weekly cisplatin) Finish Aug 27 Return to work 2 years on 3 years out Aug 27 2013 NED Still underweight
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#147310 - 03/19/12 05:18 PM
Re: Christine B in the Washington Post
[Re: klo]
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"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Registered: 07/15/11
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Loc: Ohio
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Way to go, Christine!
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CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 12/2013 physical exam clear; chest CT clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Saliva slowly returning. Life is good.
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