#49333 12-20-2002 05:15 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 | Some lucky devil is about to sign up on OCF and get to be the 500th member. Brian, you ought to send him/her a tee shirt or something in recognition. Congratulations to you Brian for the success of OCF. I wish you continued success.
Danny
Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.
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#49334 12-21-2002 02:55 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | Platinum Member (200+ posts) Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | I don`t know how lucky they are, but it frightening how we`ve grown since I joined.........it`s a great place, but we don`t come willingly...........we really need oublic education......................prayers to all Packer | | |
#49335 12-21-2002 05:52 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 | Packer, now that you mention it, perhaps none of us here are the lucky ones. I am glad that OCF continues to grow and I was lucky to find this website.
Danny G.
Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.
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#49336 03-03-2003 01:27 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 | Dig... I was just looking at an old post of yours. Xmas, only 2 months ago, and the topic was the message board and a 500th unique "poster". While I am pleased that OCF is becoming a place of service to others, in only 2 months that 500 has jumped to 600.... do I put a happy or sad face smilly on this post?
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. | | |
#49337 03-03-2003 03:16 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 24 Member | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 24 | Well I am going to say a happy face, and that is because when everyone else needs a break from hearing me talk about this, or I need an answer to a question, or just to vent I know now I can come here, where many others share a common bond. Although it is a bond none of us would have chosen, we can share anything, anytime and find willing listeners and shoulders to lean on.
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#49338 03-04-2003 09:28 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 | Brian, Yours is a good question. I guess that, since it is inevitable that this disease will keep showing up, at least in the near future, it is good that peoople are finding this board. I find that I don't come here quite as often as I used to, and , I think that this is a positive sign. I still love the people here, and want to help others when I can, and I still have the occasional question...but I think that it means that I am moving forward, getting somewhat back in the swing of things, and concentrating on other things than just having cancer. I know that I will never truly have my old life back, but at least I am hoping to have a life, and I am hopeful that it will be a life without a PEG in the not too distant future.
Keep up the good work Brian.
Danny
Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.
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#49339 03-04-2003 03:35 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 235 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | Platinum Member (200+ posts) Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 235 | Gosh Danny.....that post of yours brought a tear to my eye! I was touched, and happy to hear that you are moving along and adjusting to this new way of life. I'm throwing a big cyber-hug your way!! And all the best to everyone here in this forum. Brian, in response to whether you should add a smiley face or not - I keep thinking of those 2 theatrical masks - one with a smile and the other one with a frown. I forget what exactly that is called, but I hope you know what I mean. There is happiness to know this site exists and has helped many people along the way - but obviously great sadness too because of the simple fact that this disease and all types of cancer exists. Maybe one day - God willing, this disease will be eradicated - but from the look of things, that day is still a long way away. The best thing to do for now is to keep educating people, especially the youngsters - the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco, and hope people will not hesitate to see their doctor at the first sign of trouble.
DonnaJean
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