#23839 07-21-2007 06:50 PM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Member | OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 | Hi, My mother was just diagnosed with cancer today. The doctors said she has squamous carcinoma. I have been combing the internet to find as much inoformation as possible. I feel as though this group is just the support is just what she and I need to get through this. I have so many questions, and I hope to find them here.
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#23840 07-22-2007 02:49 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) | "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 | Welcom, and I'm really sorry you had to come looking for us. Where does your Mom have cancer exactly? Head and neck cancers cover a significant number of locations; tongue, roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth, jaw, etc.
It helps all of us here to know what her diagnosis is, so that we can help you and her make this journey that we've been through before.
It is a battle, and it's not an easy one. Treatment is physically very tough, and emotions are just as difficult to manage as the discomfort is. Please stick around; we can help you both make it through. Wayne
SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06
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#23841 07-22-2007 03:42 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | You have found the best place to be for helpful information and compassionate understanding! If you haven't already, if you click on the "forum home" link at the top of this page, you will see a "New posters read this first" link which can help get you started with whatever questions you might have. It helps to know the type and stage of cancer and what treatment is planned. Do let us know what's happening and how you and your Mother are doing.
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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#23842 07-22-2007 04:43 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Dear "Published"- how about a nickname or a more personal way to address you? When you can share more about your Mom, you will get some good help here. Meanwhile, this is a good place for you to be as you and your family begin this journey. Amy in the Ozarks
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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