#54897 05-25-2004 08:15 AM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 148 Gold Member (100+ posts) |  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 148 |  Erik, That just sucks. Especially since you would have to COBRA anyway for the first year of employment with them. Doesn't sound like someone I would want to work for, I am saying big prayers for your upcoming surgery and job situation. Whew, I never react like this. That felt pretty good! Watch out guys, we may have unleashed a monster. :rolleyes: Sincerely, Lisa
Lisa
SCC of Tongue Stage 1 (T1,N0,M0)
partial glossectomy,modified neck dissection 4/14/03
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#54898 05-25-2004 08:46 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 207 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 207 | Lisa -- I appreciate your "monster" and have felt pretty much that way all morning...
Thanks, everyone, for sticking up for me... The job thing just seemed like such a cool opportunity -- a fresh start in many ways, a chance to live in the beautiful NC mountains, plus a wonderful chance at being much closer to family and friends...
It kind of gave me extra hope as I went through this latest series of tests and such... But, no time to sit around and feel sorry for myself -- I've got to rally and put my "fighting" attitude back on for the road ahead... I will, however, drown my sorrows in some Chinese food this afternoon, being thankful for each bite and for the ability to taste it and enjoy it (except for the really spicy stuff)... Thanks again...
Eric
Tongue cancer (SCC), diagnosed Oct. 2003 (T2 N0 M0). Surgery to remove tumor. IMRT Radiation 30x in Dec 2003 - Jan. 2004. Recurrence lymph node - radical neck dissection June 2004. Second round of rad/chemo treatments ended Sept. 2004.
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#54899 05-25-2004 10:16 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Let's see...how far is Cottonwood from Las Vegas? I think you know why some things happen, Because they are supposed to! 
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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#54900 05-25-2004 06:13 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Hey Eric,
When you're a huge, famous sports writer 20 years from now that little old newspaper in North Carolina will regret acting like they have. I, for one, am going to take advantage of the moment.......can I have your autograph now??
Blow them off.
Love,
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#54901 05-26-2004 12:57 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 207 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 207 | Ironically, the newspaper editor who withdrew the job offer from me yesterday had a glowing story in her paper today about Relay For Life and cancer survivors. The focus was all about how a diagnosis of cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence anymore, etc.
It was tough to read that, knowing deep down that my cancer journey is likely the thing that scared her and her bosses off... I was pretty much over this whole thing until I read that a few minutes ago, then that sinking kicked-in-the-stomach feeling came back...
Sorry, folks, I'll rally... I know God is in control... thanks for letting me vent one more time...
Tongue cancer (SCC), diagnosed Oct. 2003 (T2 N0 M0). Surgery to remove tumor. IMRT Radiation 30x in Dec 2003 - Jan. 2004. Recurrence lymph node - radical neck dissection June 2004. Second round of rad/chemo treatments ended Sept. 2004.
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#54902 05-26-2004 01:07 PM | 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 | I am thinking positively for you Eric, down here in Oz.
From Helen, with love
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#54903 05-26-2004 01:19 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 | Eric,
I am glad the biopsy came back negative and relieved at the proactive approach. Every time I hear the dread r- word, I wonder if I should have had the neck dissection.
Bummer about the job thing. Better to find out the depth of their character before you get all the way out there. I hate giving advice but I would not be able to resist the temptation to send the editor the article with a few hand written comments on it. You don't have to accuse her as much as relay your feelings as you did above. Keep in mind, I am more direct and confrontational than most. :p
I hope your wait is not a teepee and a wigwam! (You know...two tents..or is that too tense?.)
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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#54904 05-26-2004 04:21 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Eric just wanted to add my good wishes for you. As for the NC job, their loss  . keep your chin up and May your God Go With You. 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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