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#59123 12-27-2006 06:49 AM
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Anne Marie, how is your son doing? Have you monitored his weight? Any loss? What is he eating a day, and how much liquid is he drinking? Is he sleeping a little less now? This should be his 2nd week out of Rad. right? You should be seeing some changes in him. It will get better and better as time goes on. Keep pushing him, no matter what! Your doing great laugh

#59124 12-29-2006 05:59 AM
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I have great news... laugh I went to the doctor yesterday(from 8am-4pm)had a bunch of check-ups including a ultra sound on my neck(when the CT scan came back 2 weeks ago, there was a suspicious lymph node) well they told me no worries, the lymph node just looks like a left over from radiation, and would soon disappear. Wow what a relief, i have been biting my nails on this one for 2 weeks now, just playing that damn waiting game...but they also said they would do another CT scan in 3 months and ultra sound just to make for sure.....it isnt growing or suspicious again!!! So i have decided not to sit here a worry about this crap for the NEW YEAR, im going to live my life as if nothing was wrong and be happy everyday, that i beat this terrible thing............so far!!!

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Linda,
I had a scare from a suspicious node once or twice myself. One time they told me that I shouldn't worry, that when I came back to MDACC in three months for another CT scan they would look at it and see if it had changed size. I said "B.S.!" and called my cousin who is a radiologist and owns a couple of imaging clinics. He gave me a PET scan but, fortunately, the docs at MDACC were right...it was nothing to worry about.
Naturally those of us who have gone through this stuff get nervous when anything happens that is weird, especially in the head and neck area. I worried when one of my eyes was tearing and went to an opthamologist, worried once when I got dizzy getting out of bed, and worried when the dentist found a little spot on my tongue. We need to be constantly vigilant but not worry too much.
I am glad that your recovery is going so well Linda.

Take care,
Danny G.


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#59126 12-29-2006 06:43 AM
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Linda, I am so happy to hear about your great news. Your last post reminded me so much of a commercial that I saw on T.V. about 10 Yrs. ago.

There was this old lady with a deep raspy voice who had Lung cancer, She sounded tough as nails-- bragging about how she raised 10 kids and 25 grandchildren, survived a Heart By-Pass, worked 40 yrs and never missed a day of work etc. etc. and she said "there was no way she was going to let cancer beat her". She sounded so confident then her head lowered for a minute and when she lifted it up their were tears in her eyes as she said " I Hope". Linda hope you have the best New Yr.


Mark D. Stage 3 Nasopharynx dx10/99 T2N3M0 40xrad 2x Cisplatin 5FU. acute leuk 1998.
#59127 12-31-2006 05:25 PM
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I want to wish everyone a very "Happy New Year" and let it be a healthy year for us all! I have made so many friends on here, and i just wanted to thank each one of you, for helping me get through this, honestly i couldnt have done it without all the support on here. This has to be the BEST thing that i experienced while going through this terrible disease, is making all my new friends! Bless each one of you and you will always remain in my prayers. So with this said....."HAPPY NEW YEAR" everyone laugh

#59128 01-02-2007 05:22 PM
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I got that dreaded call today, and here i go again mad the "waiting game"...does this feeling ever GO AWAY????? I have to go back in and do a biopsy on that lymph node they said i didnt have anything to worry about, just last week!!! What the hell, i know this cancer is reaccuring but so soon??? I ask what was going on and they just said, they wanted to double check it, to make sure the "cells" are dead and not active!!! So now i get to wait until the 11th, which is not to terribly long, but trust me, its long enough! So my question is.......has anyone been through this before, or have suggestions??? I swear this "Cancer" is going to make me crazy!!! mad

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Linda
I'm really sorry to hear that you're into the biopsy cycle so quickly. Have you talked to any of the councilling staff at Anderson?

We started seeing them right after I was diagnosed, and have continued to do so even post treatment. I can't tell you how much help it's been. If you haven't, it may be worth a try.

You've heard it before, but I'll say it again; it isn't cancer until the microscopic exam says it is. Until then, don't sweat things too much.
Let us know what you find out, mkay?
Wayne


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#59130 01-03-2007 02:55 AM
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Linda, My heart goes out to you. You are going to worry until you get the results. Venting here is one way of keeping your sanity.We are with you and worrying too. Well Linda The way my scorecard reads the score I have 15 times that I was convinced my cancer was back compared to 2 or 3 for you. Waiting is so difficult so you make sure you keep us all informed.
Linda also I want to thank you because when I was diagnosed 7 yrs ago the CT scan had 3 or 4 enlarged lymph nodes -- thinking about it now maybe they were not cancer and I have been worrying over nothing as well.
Always,
Mark D.


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#59131 01-03-2007 03:41 AM
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Just thought I would comment on theme of last 2 posts--- Wayne's post-
"It isn't cancer till the microscopic exam says it is." Then there are folks like me who fear the worst and hope for the best.

"This exam will finally confirm my suspicions"

No matter what type you are we are all cheerleaders of each other. Wayne your inner strength amazes me, and Linda I hope you can be as lucky as me.


Mark D. Stage 3 Nasopharynx dx10/99 T2N3M0 40xrad 2x Cisplatin 5FU. acute leuk 1998.
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Linda,

I am sorry to hear you are once again sitting on the edge.

I went through a scare back in Oct. I am not sure if we ever get over the fear of recurrence. I am thankful to those here that helped me keep my head on Straight. So my thoughts are with you. Try to do one day at a time, nothing has changed until they confirm it.

Yes, this cancer will make you CRAZY every time you go in to be checked! We are always up tight during that time and with fingers crossed. I pray it is nothing.
Take care,
Diane


2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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