#50391 09-11-2007 09:18 AM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 | Good afternoon Everyone!
First to introduce myself, my name is Ashley and I am a student at UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. I also currently serve as the 1st Oral Cancer Walk chairperson in the University Chapter of the Student National Dental Association. This year we have taken on the wonderful task of planning and sponsoring the 1st Annual Oral Cancer walk at the University. I would like some ideas from anyone; people who have planned in a walk and those who have participated in one. Thank you all so very much in advance for your help! ^_^ | | |
#50392 09-11-2007 09:59 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 | Hi Ashley,
Let me say thank you and you might contact Brian Hill the founder of O C F he is a great wonderfull man and can give you a world of great information.
paul
paulie
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#50393 09-11-2007 10:42 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Thank you for undertaking this, Ashley, I would love to part of it,I participated in the VA. Beach Walk and it was awesome. As far as the planning of it, I am not knowledgeable at all about these type of things, but like Paulie said above, Brian will be able to help you...Thanks again, 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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#50394 09-11-2007 02:05 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Ashley,
First of all welcome. Secondly, I thank you as a dentist, oral cancer survivor and a member of the OCF for undertaking the task of running this event.
I have paricipated in both of the walks in NYC. I think that I may be able give you some help on several fronts.
I will be sending you an email with my phone numbers and you can call me when the timing is right for you.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#50395 09-11-2007 02:19 PM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 | Thank you all so much your help. It seems that Brian Hill is the person I should contact! And thank you Jerry! I shall look forward to hearing from you! I am really excited about heading this project and I would really like to see it become an annual event at the University. I will of course keep the forum up to date on the progress of the program.
~Ashley | | |
#50396 09-14-2007 12:54 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Ashley, I will PM you with my email and phone #, maybe I can answer some questions you might have.....Thanks, 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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