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Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | Jim -- you have had a horrific ride, my friend, but you keep your humour and perspective throughout. Keeping nothing but good thoughts for you!!
Jeff
SCC Right BOT Dx 3/28/2007
T2N2a M0G1,Stage IVa
Bilateral Neck Dissection 4/11/2007
39 x IMRT, 8 x Cisplatin Ended 7/11/07
Complete response to treatment so far!!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Jim, my favorite big guy......How sorry I am to hear that you have to go through more trauma. Please know that you will be tops on my prayer list, and I will be looking to see posts from Christine or you. You have challenges ahead, but you can do it!! My prayer is that God will give you what you need to make it through this next chapter in this journey. XOXO--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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Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 38 | Hi everyone. I talked to my brother, yesterday. I asked him how he was feeling and he said, "horrible". He has his house up for sale and has consented to move in with his daughter. We have also told him whatever he decides to do, we are 100% with him. He's waiting to see what the MRI will show when he has it done in Morgantown, WVA,next Tuesday. Sorry I haven't posted lately. There's just a lot of stuff going on with him and in our home also. We and Jim just have to keep our eyes on God and not the cancer. I hate that word. It's what took our mother. Only the cancer she had spread all through her body and went into her bones. So, as soon as I hear anything, I'll let you all know. Love to all of you, Carol | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 128 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 128 | Jim and family,
Sorry to hear this news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Best of luck to you all.
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!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Anyone that can read these posts and not get teary eyed has got be weak minded. Thanks all and it sure is nice to be loved by so many. LOL Even if some are imagination. J/K I Luv Ya all and think of each daily. Jim & the Angel Crew. ( LOL If only the angels knew me.)
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Oh your Angels DO know you and love you anyway! You have us on 24 hour prayer duty right now, and we wait with our breath held for your next post - so do post every now and then. Know we are all in your corner and you will not walk whatever path you choose alone.
Your strength and positive attitude have lifted us when we needed it - now it is our turn for you to lean on us. We're ready.
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | EZJim. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 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: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | We love you Jim...hang in there!!! It's always great to see you post:)
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:)
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,301 "OCF Down Under" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,301 | The angels do know you and we all love you Jim  Gabriele
History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.
1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | Jim, I am so very sorry to hear this update on you. I certainly hope all goes well and know your wonderful attitude can get you through. I could not read these posts with clear eyes!!! I wish you didn't have to go through this pain, surgery and cancer again. You have given us all so much encouragement, advice and a loving spirit. Hope you feel the same back from all of us on this forum because they're definitely flooding your way. Glad to hear that you're moving in w/your daughter. I think it will be good all around. And don't you worry about those angels - they know you much better than you know yourself!!!!! And they are with you always. Take care and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, buddy!
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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