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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Thanks Susan. I'm actually in "marketing mode" as I just finished a marketing plan and AD campaign for a regional credit union. Since being knocked out of work by OC I spend my time consulting through my own consulting business, specializing in Marketing among other things.
I love your idea with the dry erase board.
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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Eric, nice slogan. If you need a scary example of what after OC looks like, I would fit the bill.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 251 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 251 | All of these ideas are great! Here are my thoughts, which intertwine with those already expressed: AD MESSAGE: (Keep it simple) _____________________________________________________________ Whether oral cancer is caused by smoking, HPV or factors unknown, the key to successful treatment and long-term survival is EARLY DETECTION. EARLY DETECTION is achieved through a simple, EASY TEST done by your dentist. This test may SAVE YOUR LIFE!SLOGAN SUGGESTIONS: (follow each with,"Ask your dentist!") _____________________________________________________________ � EASY TEST => EARLY DETECTION => SAVE YOUR LIFE!� �Stick your tongue out, save your life!� �Detection can be easy, Treatment is not!� �Don�t put your money where your mouth is!� (sorry, couldn�t resist ;-})
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: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | There is a banner that I use when I do Oral Cancer Screenings that I got from Brian. You could ask him where the slogan came from, but here is what it says:
"IS A KILLER HIDING RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE"
"A painless 3 minute exam can save your life"
I think it says it all.
You didn't give any details as to what will be done if we get this opportunity, but as a dentist and oral cancer survivor, you can count on me to pitch in, in any way that you might think I could help.
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Thanks Eric. It was the saddest thing to see him writing everything down and couldn't get it down fast enough. It is just an image I will remember always. I do think images are powerful, just as Christine said. It hits home and hopefully shakes people up.
Susan Lauria - OCF Director of Events - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
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| Thank you all for your great ideas! For those interested in finding out more about this campaign you can do so on the main website here: http://www.refresheverything.com/I will submit the request for OCF's grant tomorrow and shortly after, the polls will open and voting will begin. Again, we are applying for a $250,000 grant from Pepsi and our specific project will be a PSA campaign. Once granted the $250,000 OCF plans to create a captivating commercial that will air nationwide informing the public the importance of oral cancer screenings. (This could be the beginning of a national program for opportunistic screenings which would yield early discovery by medical and dental professionals.) BUT- this is all optimistic thinking at this point of time. Our main focus within the next month will have to be on getting as many people as possible to vote for our campaign! We did it in the past with the Cancer Fighter's Award and we can do it again! It will be great to have a team of volunteers dedicated to getting as many supporters to vote on OCF's campaign as possible- via social networking, email, phone calls, etc. If anyone's interested please shoot me an email! [email protected]I will keep you all posted as to when OCF's campaign airs live on the Pepsi website! Thank you all for your help! Megan | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Bring on the voting! count me in
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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| Ok! OCF's campaign has been officially submitted to the Pepsi Refresh website! Viewing & voting will begin FEB 1st! I will be sure to keep you posted with any updates.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | This would make a great commercial...
The combo of these two....Oral Cancer is a hard disease to swallow and Detection can be easy, treatment is not would get some attention.
Set that to music showing pictures of people before and after like the sad commercials for the abused animals and you would have a winner!!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | | 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 | Voted for this one on the FB link a while ago.....
�Detection can be easy, Treatment is not!�
Not sure if it worked so will do it again.
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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