#148770 - 04/26/12 06:12 AM
My 3rd annual OC screening
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Administrator, Senior Patient Advocate
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 7413
Loc: Gulfport, Florida
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This Saturday marks my 3rd annual free oral cancer screening in the City of Gulfport, Fl. This year I have added a free Prostrate screening as well and if all goes well I will be adding more free cancer screenings next year, like skin. The Prostrate screening is a PSA blood draw which will be sent off for testing and the results mailed to the "donor". The City of Gulfport and Walgreens, who provides the use of their parking lot, are co sponsors.
One day, perhaps as soon as next year, I envision a parking lot full of free cancer and other suitable medical testings.
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David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV 16+ SCC, T1N2bM0, Stage IV BOT and 2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker and exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 with concurrent IMRT x 35, (70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over 8/28/06. June 2007, back to riding my bike 100 miles a week as if nothing happened.
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#148771 - 04/26/12 07:26 AM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: davidcpa]
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Administrator, OCF Ambassador at Large
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 06/23/07
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Loc: PA
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Way to go David!!! The residents of Gulfport are very lucky!
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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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#148786 - 04/26/12 05:46 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: ChristineB]
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Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 11/03/06
Posts: 2229
Loc: TN
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Wow, David. Gulfport really is lucky to have you! Makes me want to go to Gulfport - especially with the butt-free beaches!
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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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#148839 - 04/29/12 06:44 AM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: Anne-Marie]
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Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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We screened 125 yesterday and "referred" 10 to have another look by an ENT. We performed 38 PSA blood draws.
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David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV 16+ SCC, T1N2bM0, Stage IV BOT and 2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker and exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 with concurrent IMRT x 35, (70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over 8/28/06. June 2007, back to riding my bike 100 miles a week as if nothing happened.
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#148858 - 04/29/12 02:22 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: davidcpa]
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Administrator, OCF Ambassador at Large
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 06/23/07
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Great job!!!
I sure hope those 10 people are diagnosed with nothing serious. If they would be Im sure you have told them where to go for help.
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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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#148859 - 04/29/12 02:23 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: davidcpa]
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Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 04/20/05
Posts: 2219
Loc: Newtown, PA
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You are the greatest. Keep it up and you could just become the President.
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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 7 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#148901 - 04/30/12 02:11 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: wilckdds]
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Administrator, Senior Patient Advocate
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 09/28/06
Posts: 7413
Loc: Gulfport, Florida
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@ Christine...For each person that a dentist referred they were walked over to me so I was able to give them my contact info just in case.
@ Jerry...after being the Vice Mayor for my City for the last 2 years one could not PAY ME ENOUGH to run for any other political office. lol
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David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV 16+ SCC, T1N2bM0, Stage IV BOT and 2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker and exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 with concurrent IMRT x 35, (70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over 8/28/06. June 2007, back to riding my bike 100 miles a week as if nothing happened.
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#148904 - 04/30/12 02:34 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: davidcpa]
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Administrator, OCF Ambassador at Large
Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Registered: 06/23/07
Posts: 6739
Loc: PA
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Great job, David! I am happy to hear that anyone who had something questionable got the opportunity to speak with you. Its so important that they get pointed in the right direction and know they arent alone. Putting a face to oral cancer for someone can make such a huge impact on them. Too often people panic when faced with a serious illness.
At the Philadelphia walk I was sure to hand out some business cards and speak with the doctors doing the screenings. I wanted to make sure they would send anyone that could have oral cancer over to OCF and also have the ability to contact me if they wanted to.
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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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#148908 - 04/30/12 03:22 PM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: ChristineB]
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Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Registered: 01/02/09
Posts: 1811
Loc: Idaho
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Way to Go DAVID!
You are one of my hero's man, thanks for being the example brotha!
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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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#148933 - 05/01/12 06:02 AM
Re: My 3rd annual OC screening
[Re: EricS]
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Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Registered: 06/24/08
Posts: 462
Loc: New Jersey, United States
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Great job David!!! This is really turning into something big!! Send some pics so we can post on the site!!
Congratulations on another successful screening!
Susan
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Susan Lauria - OCF Event Coordinator - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
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