#33704 11-27-2004 07:14 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 22 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 22 | Hi Everyone,
It is with great sadness that I inform you that on Nov 23rd my mother-in-law passed away. She had been unconcious for three days prior to that. She was at home with us and her family around her which was what she wished. I'm glad her suffering has finally ended but sad that she is no longer here. It was a peaceful end, she wasn't in any pain and I think she was happy. It has been one hell of a week, the funeral was awful, she was only 67, way too young to lose. Anyway, thanks to all here that gave me advise when I needed it and a place to vent. I will be here from time to time, I would like to keep up with your lives. I hope someone out there comes up with a better treatment for this horrific disease so people don't have to keep doing this. Again, thanks to all.
Love
Karen | | |
#33705 11-28-2004 03:52 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Karen,I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law's passing. God Bless you and your family, Love, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#33706 11-28-2004 06:33 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Karen,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Please accept my condolences. It is a terrible thing to lose someone to this horrid disease, no matter what their age. At least you can be thankful she wasn't in any pain and was able to go peacefully.
Take care,
Rosie
Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.
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#33707 11-28-2004 10:13 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | I also am sorry to hear of your Mother-in-laws passing. You and your family have my deepest condolences. News like this makes me want to fight even harder to get the word out about this
horrid diaease. It is so unforgiving. Like Rosie I am thankful she went in peace without pain.
Best Wishes, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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#33708 11-28-2004 11:09 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Karen
Please accept our condolences.
Marica
Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!
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#33709 11-28-2004 11:29 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 104 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 104 | Karen,
Condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother-in-law.
Jack
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Dx 1/15/97 SCC rt. tonsil met to rt lymph node Stg IV, Srgry 1/23/97 tonsillectomy & mod radical neck dissection, Radiation 35 trtmnts both sides | | |
#33710 11-28-2004 12:51 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's passing. You are such a dear to have taken on the role you did and I am praying for peace and comfort for you and the family.
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#33711 11-28-2004 04:00 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 30 | Karen, so sorry for your lost. Bless you and your family.
Becky | | |
#33712 11-29-2004 01:58 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 | Karen, you, your family, your mother-in-law and her family are in my prayers.
Regards, Kirk Georgia
Stage IV, T1N2aM0, right tonsil primary, Tonsilectomy 11/03, 35 rad/3cisplatin chemo, right neck dissection 1/04 - 5/04.
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#33713 11-29-2004 10:46 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Karen
I so sorry to hear your sad news, your mother-in-law was blessed to have you as part of her family..
Walk in the sunshine when you can
Love and Hugs
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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