#5209 03-23-2005 07:14 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | I apologise for this not being a cancer subject but I want to ask everyone to take a moment to reflect or pray for the people of Red Lake Minnesota. If you have not seen the news, there was a student that took his own life but not before ending the lives of 9 others and wounding several more. Red Lake is an American Indian Reservation about 180 miles from here. My grandparents lived near there in Bemidji MN and I visited the area many times. It is a rich community without alot of money.
I ask that we find space in our hearts for the families involved, in a way we have a little bit in common: we are all trying to survive what life dishes out.
Peace
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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#5210 03-24-2005 02:00 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Thanks for reminding us Mark. It was and continues to dominate our local and state news.
My heart goes out to all the familys and victims
of such a horific act. We all ask "WHY"
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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#5211 03-24-2005 02:44 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Thank you for that post Mark. My heart and prayers go out to all the families in Red Lake. Take Care, 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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#5212 03-24-2005 11:19 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | The tragedy was widely reported here Mark, and I was saddened by the loss of so many lives. It must be devastating for the community. Condolences from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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