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#22929 04-30-2007 11:55 AM
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Got my pet scan results today and looks like left tonsile and neck node only. Thought it was in my left lung because my left side always hurt. turns out my 9th rib is factured and poss. my back too. so may 8th its on for the removal of my tonsile one peg tube put in (already told the kids they can't put caryons, markers, pencils or any thing else down it lol) and moving a siliva gland under my chin so it does not get damaged Quess it is a new procedure and he said he has a 95% success rate for no dry mouth. then its on to radiation and cemo. Ready to get going and kick cancers A**!!!! I am married with five kids from 18 to 2 and have a kick a** suport team and we are ready to go. Live in New Boston New Hampshire and am going to DARTMOUTH HICTHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER in Lebanon New Hampshire.


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#22930 04-30-2007 12:28 PM
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wow! brings tears to my eyes to hear how solid you feel your support! My light goes out to you all.
HEY!! They can move your saliva gland! that sounds brilliant! tell me more about that!!


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Aviatorrandy,

Sounds Great!! If that Dr. can pull of the no dry mouth, that will be really great for you!!


Not lucky about the fracture, those really hurt. My husband did 5 ribs and it took a long time to heal.

You have a great support group,and thats good that they understand all that you will be going through. I wish you a easy time with your treatment and hope all goes well.

My father was from Manchester, New Hampshire. Welcome to OCF. and we all will be here for you as you go through your journey.

Take care,
Diane


2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Hello again Randy.
I must ask. Are you the husband or wife? Randy can be used for both? Someone assumed you were female, but I'm not sure. Also, like Thalia, I would like to hear more on this procedure. It does sound brilliant! I'm sure many people here will want to know about it. Glad you recieved good news. Good Luck, Petey smile
PS: I think moving the saliva gland is a "breaking news" procedure?


DX 3-21-07 L tongue,SCC Stage IV (T3N2MO) TX Slash/Burn/Poison Method.
***Rapid Aggressive Recurrence 8-4-07 with same DX/TX. Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh. Never Give Up! ****UPDATE**** Our dear friend Petey passed away, RIP 9-2-07
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Randy ,

Dartmouth is a great hospital ! I have family in white river junction ! And My baby brother and sister were born there ....a long time ago LOL.. best wishes to you and as a parent of 5 I totally understand mine range in age from 6-14. I just had my tonsils out 2 weeks ago..No cancer in them though ....I had it in my tongue. You will do great with your attitiude I just feel it ..It will be tough but you will get through it ! We are all here for you and def interested in hearing new procedure on dry mouth>!


Shar


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35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery

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