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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 357 | Hi, Jim -
I hope you're able to get some rest and relief from the pain. As far as the MRI - I don't expect you to get the results immediately. You have a lot to deal with, & I know you will update us when you can.
I'm praying for you.
Marlene
Marginal mandibulectomy 6/17/08 resulted in DX of Stage I SCC - gingiva (3 mm) right mandible, buccal side. Clear margins. Occasional social drinker. Smoked last cigarette in 1979. Clear pet: 12/08; 7/20/09. Yay!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 595 | Jim get some rest and keep us posted on your progress! Semper-Fi Bob
Bob age 57, non smoker,non drinker, ended treatment on 11 Nov 2007 and started back to work on 29 Nov 2007. Veterans Day 2012 the Battle was lowered, folded, Taps was played and the Flag buried as I am know a 5 year survivor. Semper-FI !!!
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | Hang tough Jim.
Thinking of you
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Well, Big Guy, here comes another week..I hope that you will get some good news this week. I hope, too, that somebody will post here, since we all love you and are praying for you.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I just wish that before this week is gone for good, that somoeone at some Hospital in WVa comes up with a schedule for the MRI to be done. But I will say, this waiting has gotten me back on the road to the crazy, could care less Jim that I was before. I even feel more like that guy that wore my shoes before and loved to laugh and enjoy fun. I am just about to make my own diagnosis and it will be " CURED". I already quit taking most of the meds just to feel half normal, LOL, whatever that might be. Have a good day all, and if I hear anything I will post it. But for now, back to normal for this guy.
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: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | Hang in there, Jim and enjoy wearing those shoes and laugh!!! We are all behind you, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. We will be watching for news and hoping for the best for you. 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: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi Jim....nice to hear from you. I'm always thinking of you and wondering how you are. It's great to see a post from you as always!! Hang in there and they hope they schedule that MRI soon
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: May 2007 Posts: 231 | We are with you Jim. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers buddy.
Dx Mar 07 with Base Of Tongue Stage IV. IMRT 35x with 3 doses Cysplatin ran concurrent. Tx ended May 31,07. Left and right node involved. Radical neck disection 7/18/07
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 595 | Jim, You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Semper-Fi Bob
Bob age 57, non smoker,non drinker, ended treatment on 11 Nov 2007 and started back to work on 29 Nov 2007. Veterans Day 2012 the Battle was lowered, folded, Taps was played and the Flag buried as I am know a 5 year survivor. Semper-FI !!!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Here it is Wed and no word yet about the MRI. Damn these people can raise the BP a few notches. I was waiting and hoping I could post something, but as you can see, nothing is happening yet. Maybe the Dr is upset that I told him if nothing shows on the MRI to just leave me alone. He wants to go ahead with surgery anyhow. Not on me he won't.
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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