#23972 08-01-2007 10:02 AM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I go for surgery this Fri the 3rd of august , in the James Cancer at Ohio State. I sure liked what this Dr told me compared to the one at WVU in Morgantown. I was told that my cancer is treatable with good chance of recovery after receiving all the treatments. Might just have a trach until i come home and will have a feeding tube thro my nose into my stomache. Man I feel so much better and thank all of you for the good advice.. Jim
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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#23973 08-01-2007 10:24 AM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 | Hi Jim,
Hang in there! I'll be thinking about you and sending prayers your way.
Joy
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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#23974 08-01-2007 11:25 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 | Hey Jim,
I have had a trach for awhile now. Its not bad at all bud once you get used to it. They will be taking it out soon and I dont know how Im gonna breathe then...LOL. Seriously though my friend, the trach is no troble at all. You will probably breathe better then you ever have.
Billy
Dx Mar 07 with Base Of Tongue Stage IV. IMRT 35x with 3 doses Cysplatin ran concurrent. Tx ended May 31,07. Left and right node involved. Radical neck disection 7/18/07
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#23975 08-01-2007 11:59 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 | Jim, I woke up with a trach, and for the first couple of days, you will most likely not have the kind with which you can speak, so be SURE someone is there with a magic slate or paper and pencil when you wake up. The trach is where you will be suctioned. After a couple of days, the innards will be changed to one you can speak with when you cover it with your hand. Mine was removed before I went home, which was really a non-event. The small hole healed rapidly and now one has to look very closely to even see that I had one.
A positive outlook helps a lot during your treatment, so I am delighted that you have confidence in your new docs. Hang in there! We will be here to answer any questions you have along the way. | | |
#23976 08-01-2007 12:25 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 | Jim
I am in Columbus and can't say enough about The James Cancer Center - you are in great hands!
Hang in there!
Kim
Caregiver to Father:Stage III unknown primary; modified left side neck dissection 2/2006; 8 wk trmts of Erbitux 3/2006 with-37 radition treatments; 11.2010; biopsy of base of tongue results questionable. 9.2013 tumor on left side of tongue; squamous cell cancer. 10.2.2013 Hemiglossectomy(1/2 tongue removed) with reconstruct tongue using left thigh tissue;surgery included IORT.
25 additional IMRT radiation trtmts & 5 wks/chemo. Carbo & Taxol combo.NPO;100% PEG depend;aspiration pneumonia 3/2014
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#23977 08-10-2007 01:50 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I had the surgery on my tongue, a little better than 1/3 of it is gone, and they took three lymph nodes. The feeding tube is gone , the drian tube is gone and I am home.. Thanks to all of you great unknown friends.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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#23978 08-10-2007 04:31 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Hi EZJim
Keep Posting for you will need more information. Hope all will continue to improve for you.. 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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