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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 27 | I'd like to introduce myself, I am Travis, Christine B's son. I joined OCF so I could keep everyone posted about my moms condition.
Travis
son and caregiver for ChristineB
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Welcome Travis.
I met your mom last year at Susan's walk in North Jersey.
As you well know she is a special person and a very good friend. We are all pulling for her and will appreciate your keeping us posted.
Her great advice and caring personality will be missed while she is recuperating. Her surgery is scheduled for the 24th, if I remember correctly.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | You're mom is one of my best buddys in here. Baby her and spoil her rotten. And please keep us posted. Jim
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 718 | Hi Travis,
I'm so glad you joined OCF. Your mom is so special to many of us. And, I have heard much about how special you are to her! We're looking forward to keeping in touch with you.
There are so many people on here who live close to your mom. I wish I was one of them. But, if you need anything, or have any questions, I'm sure this group will rise to the occasion!
Margaret
Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.
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Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Hi Travis -
Thanks for thinking of us to keep us updated - your Mom is a beloved poster in here and we are all behind her 100%!
Warmly, JaneP
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Travis,
Your Mom is special to this site so keep us all informed frequently and don't hesitate yourself to ask any questions. ANY questions at all.
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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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,412 | Travis,
Thanks for joining to keep us posted. Your mom is a wonderful lady and always full of encourgaing words in the midst of her trials. We are all pulling for her.
Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
Baby girl born 11-30-12
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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 38 | Travis, Thanks for joining. I am one of the new ones on here and your mother has been such an inspiration to me. She has been there to try to answer so many of my questions - even during her own battle. I am so glad to hear that her surgery went well. Please let her know that we miss her and that my thoughts and prayers are with her. God Speed on a great recovery. Teresa
CG SCC of lower gum. DX 6/09, SURGERY 7/09, MTX Started 8/09. Single RX treatment 8/18/09
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Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 | Travis, please sed me a pm with your phone number. I want to bug you for updates. It was nice meeting you on Saturday. It was also good for Roxie!
cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi Travis.....it's so nice of you to register and keep us updated. I just love your mom, she is a wonderful woman. Your mom gave me your ph# so I will be calling to make sure she's up to a visit on Saturday. That was our plan when we spoke this past Sunday.
You are also in my thoughts and prayers...it's so hard on the family too.
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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