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Just saw your post Christine, and I am so terribly sorry. All I can say is that you can be happy Matt is in the loving arms of our Lord and suffers no pain. He will be your guardian angel now and watch over you and his loved ones.
My deepest sympathy,
julieann


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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 smile
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I am so sorry for your loss. If I can do anything for you please call me.

Love u

D


Aunt diag. 2/4/10 with SCC Stage I/II on left side of tongue. Surgery 2/19/10 part. gloss./neck diss. on left side/free flap from chest muscle. TI/II,NO,MO. Clear margins with perineural invasion. Started rads 4/8/10 - 35 treatments, finished 5/26/10.
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I'm sorry for your loss Christine. I know we knew it was coming but it is still a shock. Peace with you in the immediate future. May you find some solice in knowing you were with him to the end and it came peacefully. You are an amazing woman and your journey will be in our hearts forever. I know there were times you doubted yourself, but really, you are an inspiration to us caregivers. I pray for Blessings in your future until you see Matthew again.
Love you,
Kathy


Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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Dear Christine,
I am so sorry that you lost your dear husband long before his body was ready to let go. I am grateful to know that as his passing came near, you were able to find some comforting moments that reaffirmed your love for one another.

I have been reading through your posts and you have had a long journey in such a short time. I can only hope that if I should be faced with a situation such as yours that I will have the strength and courage that you have shown in these last couple of months. You were a wonderful caregiver and Matt was very fortunate to have you. Something tells me that he would have been so for you if the roles were reversed.

I wish for you peace, comfort, and continued strength as you move forward in the coming times. Just know that your OCF family is here for you any time. I look forward to hearing from you again when you are ready. Take care of yourself, now. Allow others to take care of you, too. Rest, replenish, and enjoy that pup of yours. Animals have seemingly magical powers and just know when we need them for comfort.

Love to you and a great big hug,
Kerri


37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!
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Christine, I'm so sorry about your loss. Matt is now at peace and without pain. Prayers headed your way for you and your family.


Susan

SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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I am so sorry Christine. Both you and Matt were so strong and brave through this awful journey. It will be so hard without him but your strength will continue to get you through and Matt will be watching over you. Make sure to take time for yourself in the coming days.


Jill..CG to Ken, age 43,mom of 1yr old girl.
DIAG:12/9/10 SCC BOT T4N0M0 HPV+
START:1/3/11 IMRT dailyX35 and 7 chemo
END:2/23/11 PEG IN:1/15/11 Out:4/26/11
CT/MRI 4/25/11-marked improvement CT 6/11 new spots
BX 6/23-cancer present
Total Glossectomy sched 7/20/11
7/19/11 Ken's suffering ended
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I can't type what I actually said when I read Matt had passed...
But Christine you did wonderfully and when I read your post my heart dropped I am glad for Matt it was quick and peaceful, I am sorry for you for your loss of your loving husband. I have no other words but God Bless your family in your loss of a dear father and loving husband.
You know where I'm at if you need.


CG to Ron
Out of Pain 4/3/13
4/12-lung and under chin growth no treatment
1/13/12 lung biopsy
6/11 recur 6/30 resection #2 Clear margins
Clear 12/10
Surg 5/13/10 neck dis/nodes part gloss/flap R thigh all teeth out
RAD 30 8/10
DX 4/2/10 "Oral Cavity" T3NOMO
12/28/07 Non Hodg Lymph remission 7/08
passed away 4.3.15, RIP Ron, you are greatly missed
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Christine, I hope that in the days ahead, you will be able to find comfort in the remembrances of the tender moments you shared with Matt and with family, and that it will give you strength in the difficult days ahead. You have been an amazing caregiver in every way - please do take time to care for You.


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)



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My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.

Hugs,

Shelley


Caregiver to husband Ron. Throat Cancer. Finished 35 radiation treatments on 11/21/04. 8/2/11 small lesion on lower gum, laser Procedure to remove. 3/6/12 Doc. removed another lesion on outside of his neck. Did a skin graft from his chest to replace the skin on his neck. Went to Heaven on 6/24/12.
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Christine, I have followed your posts throughout this last difficult week. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You are a strong woman and an inspiration to many others. May God guide and comfort you in the coming days. Terri


Husband diagnosed Oct '11 Cancer of the vocal cord Nov '11 removed right vocal cord. Neck Dissection, cancer in one node, .2, very small & contained) Jan '12 Radiation and Cisplatin, 6 doses. June '12 & Dec '12 clear Pet scan. April '13 Celebrating 1 year cancer free since treatment ended.
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