Susan and Donna,
Thank you both so much. We are feeling much better tonight. We met with the surgeon today and he wants us to go back to St. Luke's in Milwaukee for Cyberknife therapy. He seems to think that Ron has more time left than the oncologist believes. And I have decided today that I will just keep thinking "one day at a time" like Ron does. Ron is to start the Erbitux this week, and if we can combine that with the Cyberknife, I will feel much better about his chances. Susan, I am so sorry you lost your brother, but I am glad that you remain here to help others. Your words were very much appreciated. Donna, I think you have a great deal of grace, and I will find that book for sure. You are so right about there never being enough time, and being thankful for all the days we do have. Thank you for reminding me of that. I truly AM thankful for the 24 years I have had with Ron, and look forward to many more.
Lori
Dianne, Thank you, too. It is so nice to come here and know that you have all either been through it yourselves or as caregivers. It means so much to talk to people who understand where you're coming from.

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Lori, cg to H Ron, age 56.
Stage IV Oral SCC-T1N2. Tongue resected and right ND 8/05. Teeth removed, PORT, PEG, IMRT x33, Cisplatin x3. Tx ended 10/05.
Recurrence 7/08 Stage IV. Surgery 8/30/08.
2nd recur. 11/08. 2nd surgery 2/2/09.
3rd recur. 4/9/09. Erbitux wkly. 5/09-?
Ron died 6/6/09.
Lori also passed away 8/20/11, colon cancer