 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | When I first went to Moffitt and was told I had cancer that was caused by tobacco and alcohol I obviously was upset since I hadn't smoked for 35 years and was a casual drinker. I remember my RO's nurse telling me they called it the "ole fogies" cancer because the typical patient was someone who sat on a barstool all day long smoking and drinking. Needless to say that really pissed me off and my quest to find what caused my cancer started. I also remember asking if my Listerine mouthwash could have caused it and they scoffed at my suggestion and went back to their typical patient description.
Well a lot and I mean a lot has changed in the last 2 years and I hope they continue to try to find how this cancer gets going and maybe a prevention method may evolve other than abstinence assuming that is one.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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