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Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 228 | I Hope that this is the proper place for this. This is Warner, Stephanie's husband. This evening Stephanie lost her battle with the recurrence that was officially diagnosed exactly 8 months ago. She went home to be with her make and savior at around 6:20 this evening. She fought extremely hard, but unfortunately on Monday morning she was no longer able to effectively breathe. The tumor in her left lung that she was receiving radiation treatment on was at near total replacement of the lung. Her right lung was filled with fluid. She went home peacefully slowly breathing her last. I hope you all have been to the blog she started as we began this journey. If not, here is the address: www.doigetatshirtforthis.blogspot.comIf you would like any more information please feel free to email me -Warner Bradley
Stephanie, 23, SCC on the right side of my tongue, surgery on 5-19-08, over half my tongue removed, free flap constructed from my forearm, bilateral neck dissection, one positive node. Radiation (32) and chemo (carboplatin) started on 6-16-08. Recurrence 4/09 in lungs.
**** Stephanie passed away 12.15.09.... RIP our dear friend****
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 551 | Warner, One of Stephanie's Facebook friends posted this terrible news earlier tonight. http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=108827#Post108827There aren't enough words.
Stage IV SCC lt lateral tongue, surgery 5/19/08 (partial gloss/upper neck dissection left side/radial free flap reconstruction) IMRT w/weekly Cisplatin & Erbitux 6/30/08, PEG 1 6/12/08 - out 7/14 (in abdominal wall, not stomach), PEG 2 7/23/08 - out 11/20/08, Tx done 8/18/08
Second SCC tumor, Stage 1, rt mobile tongue, removed 10/18/2016, right neck dissection 12/9/2016
Third SCC tumor, diagnosed, 4/19/2108, rt submandibular mass, HPV-, IMRT w/ weekly Cisplatin, 5/9 - 6/25/2018, PEG 3 5/31/2018
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Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 251 | Warner,
My thoughts are with you and the rest of Stephanie's family. She was so young, so brave, and fought so hard. I have followed her blog which expressed love, optimism and hope. My heart is filled with sorrow. She will be missed by many.
Catherine
2mm tumor excised 09/23/2008 (floor of mouth)
SCC (superficially invasive, well-differentiated)
Stage 1, T1N0M0
01/2009 and 01/2010 - PET/CT clear
Four and 1/2 years - NED!
"Detection can be easy, treatment is not!"
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Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,082 | Warner
My deepest sympathy. Your wife was such a good caring person. When my cancer came back and I was still in the hospital, she was the first one who replied to a thread I opened about swallowing. I remember vividly just how glad I was to read her post. She brought comfort to so many here on the OCF board and she will be sorely missed.
This is not fair, and I have no answer as to why bad things happen to good people like Stephanie. Thank you for taking the time to update us in the midst of your grief.
Charm
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
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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,412 | Warner, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I know this is a difficult time, but thanks for keeping us posted.
Angelia
31 at Dx.
DX: 4/30/09, 10/21/09 SCC on floor of mouth,
T1NOMO, T2N1M0
TX: 39 IMRT, 8 cisplatin 11/30/09
PET/CT: 11/03/09: Lymph node involvement
PEG/PORT: 11/09
TX end: 02/01/10
PET Scan: 04/05/10 clear
PEG Out: 06/21/10
Biopsy: 12/23/10: fibrosis
HBO: 01/04/11 - ORN
Baby girl born 11-30-12
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Warner,
I am so sorry that she had to endure this horrible disease. She made many wonderful posts that helped many.
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.
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 476 | Warner, my heart aches for you. My daughter is the same age and I have been quietly following your Blog daily. You are so lucky to have been blessed by Stephanie's love. You have been an incredible husband and caregiver and she was so lucky to have you by her side fighting this battle. Take comfort that she is in heaven and out of pain. Continued prayers for you and your family during this extremely difficult time. Love, Wanda
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Wanda (47) caregiver to husband John (56) age at diag.(2009)
1-13-09 diagnosed Stage IV BOT SCC (HPV+)
2-12-09 PEG placed, 7-6-09 removed
Cisplatin 7 weeks, 7 weeks (35) IMRT
4-15-09 - treatment completed
8-09,12-09-CT Scans clear, 4-10,6-11-PET Scans clear
4-2013 - HBO (30 dives) tooth extraction
10-2019 - tooth extraction, HBO (10 dives)
11-2019 - Left lateral tongue SCC - Stage 2
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | this news saddens me, her posts gave me hope and encouragement. I am sorry for your loss.
Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 357 | Warner -
I've read some of Stephanie's blog. She was an incredible person, and her posts - even when she was ill - made me smile. As Charm said, it's not fair, and I am so sorry that you and the world have lost a wonderful, caring, funny and optimistic woman. I wish you peace and strength. You are in my prayers.
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: Oct 2007 Posts: 104 | Warner I am so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing, she was so young and fought so hard to beat this horrible disease. May you find the strength and courage to face the difficult days ahead.
The prayers of many will be with you.
Caregiver to husband Dx. Stage 4 SCC of gingiva with 3 nodes pos. Partial mandiblectomy with bone graft from iliac crest Dec. 2006. IMRT x30, Cisplatin x3. Completed Tx. March 15, 2007. Osteonecrosis & removal of graft & plate Oct. 2007. Recurrence of SCC Dec. 2007. Deceased Jan. 17, 2008.
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