#10136 04-05-2007 12:07 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 69 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 69 | Hello all, I don't know how many of you remember a member that posted here a few times under the name of Joerx, but he lived in Arkansas like I do. He didn't post a whole lot, but he and I started e-mailing each other - I think he posted back in late August/September. Anyway, I just received word that he passed away earlier this week. I knew he was not doing well and they just never got a handle on his cancer. It had spread to his lungs and liver and just a couple weeks ago, they found a tumor at the base of his brain. They were going to try to radiate that area and started him on Erbitux, but I guess it was just too far gone. Just thought I would let everyone know - I never met him but felt I knew him. Maybe soon the research will turn up a treatment to swing these outcomes in a better direction. Am sad tonight - please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers. Pam
SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV- 2/04 - 40 Rads 1/2 conventional, 1/2 IMRT; 3 chemo treatments consisting of Carboplatin/Taxol/5-FU; Right Radical Neck Dissection
7/04; scans and pathology clear
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#10137 04-05-2007 12:30 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | I am sorry to read that, Pam, but thank you for letting us know....Carol Definitely have his family in my thoughts and prayers!
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#10138 04-05-2007 01:03 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 | Another sad loss. Thankyou for posting this news, Pam.
Condolences to his family from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#10139 04-06-2007 04:59 AM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Thank you, Pam for letting us know the sad news. I'm sure that your email contact with him was a great comfort to him. My thoughts and prayers will certain be with his family.
Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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