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tristeve #108430 12-08-2009 03:28 AM
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I second that comment about our supermen Suzanne. Unbelieveable what our guys have endured and still they are here to help us all everyday. I for one, would be lost without the lot of you. And an OCF event where we could all meet would be great. Let me know in plenty of advance so I can save the air fare and get over my fear of flying lol.

Hope all went well with the doctor Suzanne and that they were able to help you get where you want to be smile


Wife to Steve 43. DX 5 May 09. T4N2MO SCC tongue, floor of mouth, lymph nodes & jaw bone
No surgery
radiation 13/07/2009 x 7wks
chemo 15/07/2009 x 3 Cisplatin
last TX 28/08/2009
25/11/2009 PET-lymph node activity.
08/01/2010 CT Scan-ALL CLEAR
03/03/2010-Peg removed
01/2013 left side of Jaw removed and replaced with pectoral flap.
23/12/2020 scan show lesion in tongue
01/2021 SCC stage 3 base of tongue diagnosed
01/03/2021 chemotherapy started.
17/03/22 lost the battle. Missed dearly
WendyG #108432 12-08-2009 05:16 AM
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Well for the time being we are all invited to our island. Drinks on Brian!!


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
davidcpa #108465 12-08-2009 06:30 PM
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I hope we can have mojitos!!!

Thank you Wendy..My appointment was awesome!! Another all clear and as long as it stays that way for February I won't have to go every 2 months anymore:) Yipee!!


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:)
suzanne98 #108471 12-08-2009 08:05 PM
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Let me know when and where!!! I need a break as a caregiver!!! Jim is demanding and if that wasn't enough, I'm having to change positions in my job because my current one is going away! Enough!!!! A mojito or a glass of zinfandel would suit me just fine about now!!!!


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Brian said "spare no expense" or at least that's what I thought he said so I'm bringing our Gold Mojitos.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
davidcpa #108524 12-09-2009 05:25 PM
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David...this party sure does sound like it will be great. I guess we should have lobster too? Since Brian said "spare no expense" and all...

Coping in Texas...sure does sound like you could use a drink. We'll make yours a double!! I used to be a bartender so I can fix one up real good for you:)


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:)
suzanne98 #108527 12-09-2009 05:41 PM
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Anybody up for a dirty martini?


cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
suemarie #108530 12-09-2009 05:58 PM
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Mohito, Dirty Martini, White Russian, bring it ALL on as long as I have my PEG. Alcohol is proof that God loves us ( homage to Ben Franklin). What a party it would be were we to get together in a non virtual fashion. Still the Island will do for now. (but if I win the lottery expect invitations and plane tickets for all)
Charm

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65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin

Passed away 4-29-13
Charm2017 #108547 12-10-2009 12:23 AM
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I see bacardi are selling mojitas ready mixed!!!!!! bring it on lol


Liz in the UK

Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.

Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
Cookey #108556 12-10-2009 05:01 AM
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I'm heading over to the island to escape the holiday cheer. I LOVE Christmas but it doesn't hold the same anticipation anymore.


cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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