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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 | Hello Christine and Travis:
I'm new to the forum, but am very impressed at the numerous warm get well messages you have received, Christine, and felt like I wanted to respond too because you evidently must be a wonderful person to have so many caring friends. So, please accept my wishes for a speedy and successful recovery, and a big hug for that wonderful son of yours.
julieann
Julieann Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 128 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 128 | Travis,
Tell you mom I have her in my prayers daily. She was always there for me when I went thru my dark tunnel.
Glad to hear she is getting better each day.
My best to you also.
WFC
Age 57 at dx on 3/30/2009 by Dentist
SCC of R tonsil S2 Poorly Differentiated - 2.5 cm
Rad - IMRT 5x a wk for 8 wks starting 5/4/2009
No Chemo
Last Rad treatment was 6/26/2009.
Two years down as of 3/30/2011!
God bless all affected by this monster called cancer!
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | That is wonderful, wonderful news. I'm so glad to hear your mom is doing so well and will continue to send prayers and best wishes her way for a continued successful recovery. Take care.
Nancy T.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | No comment . I just wanted to see if Travis had posted today yet.
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: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Wonderful news! You made my day! XOX
Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!
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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 27 | Hey guys sry i havent been on in a awhile ive just been busy between my mom and getting ready to leave for usmc basic training next month. My moms doing good, she got moved out of the icu and put in the burn unit. Shes still not allowed to have flowers no matter how much i begged the nurses. She really wants people to come visit her so if anyone wants to see her shes in 3k thats the third floor and room 35 in the burn unit if they ask the password is ginger, anyone who lives close enough to visit her please do she really wants visitors. The doctors are saying shes gonna be going to rehab next week sometime and should be home in 3 weeks or less. P.S shes still really loopy from the meds lol.
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Travis
son and caregiver for ChristineB
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 96 | Hi Travis,
We will take our Christine, loopy or not. She is well loved here, as I'm sure she is at home. And I thank you for becoming a Marine to protect all of us. You are a special son.
Lori
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
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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Travis,
That's wonderful news!! I'm really glad to hear she is making progress. I will try to stop by to see her after work tomorrow.
Is she allowed any books or magazines?
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Travis,
Great to hear the good news. Between work and Dr's appts. next week, it looks like I will probably be able to get up there Thursday afternoon, the 24th.
Are there specific visiting hours?
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: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Thanks for sharing the good news of your mom's progress.
And thank YOU for your service to our country...and that means your service to EACH of us. XO--Colleen
Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!
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