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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 718 | Has anyone heard from AmyK?
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: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | doesn't seem liek things are going well. Doubt we'll hear from her again.  Very sad. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amyknight
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 130 | Don't count me out quite yet. I'm fighting a nasty infection were the incession was made. After that? Well, one doc says not much can be done. MO says he wants to hit it again with cisplatin. As I start feeling better I start thinking I might hit it again with cisplatin. I speak with my MO again on Friday and my ENT this coming Monday. I speak with The Lord daily.
AmyK
40 yr old. Stage IV SCC found left tonsil. PET/CT shows cancer on base of tongue, floor of mouth, lymph nodes on both sides. HPV 16 pos. 6 weeks of cisplatin, 43 days of radiation. 73gy on each side.
ND March 2, 2009
reoccurance dx'd Aug 19, 2009
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Amy...don't let any of us count you out! I tend to be very pessimistic when my fellow OCFers hit so many roadblocks but we should never count out the human spirit and the power of a higher being.
So glad you are still fighting and we all send you strength and hugs.
Deb
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi Amy..I have no idea how I missed this thread. Did you have another maybe? Anywho..that doesn't matter. I am thinking of you and praying for you. xo
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 718 | Amy,
Soooo glad you posted a reply and I am happy to hear that you are starting to recover from the infection and that you are considering another option. I've got you in my thoughts and prayers as well!
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: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Amy,
Been wondering how you are doing. Sorry to hear you are having problems with infection and hope they get it cleared up soon. Here's hoping for a speddy recovery.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | AMY it's so good to see you post and go for whatever you need. I would offer you a transplant but all of my parts are shot too. All that is except my mouth and language and you sure don't want them. You are still in the prayers and thoughts.
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: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | Amy- You are in our thoughts and prayers. I admire your fighting spirit! You are a big inspiration! I wish you weren't dealing with any of this. Hoping you are finding some moments of peace and comfort. LOVE Kate
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 | Amy,
So glad to see you posting. Like others have said, you do whatever you need to! Your posts show what a strong and amazing woman you are. You truly are an inspiration! I hope that infection clears up quickly for you. Thinking of you and praying for you,
Kim
08/24/07 Dx at age 44 never smoker, occasional drink
T1N0M0 G2
09/06/07 partial glossectomy(rt),neck disection (rt) 32 nodes clear
12/05/07 35 RTx w/boost, 63 GY, finished
12/28/09 PET/CT all clear!!
12/19/11 check-up, all clear - 4 years cancer-free now !!
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