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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 | George vs The Dragon Pretty good article.
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Dx 8.14.08. 42 at diagnosis. Stage IV Tonsil. Tonsillectomy 8.25.08. Induction chemo (9.29.08) (taxol and carboplatin) 5 weekly treatments. 35 rad and 6 concurrent chemos. Finished 12.22.08. No peg, no port. Neck dissection Feb. 09
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 357 | Hi, Brickster,
Thanks for posting the article. It's better than pretty good: not too graphic, but honest. Nothing you'd ever expect from ESPN, & it sure beats Tiger-mania.
I wonder if George knows about OCF.
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: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Knowing Brian, I would assume he has been in contact with him.
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: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 67 | trying, no good reply yet. but outreach from people on this board that are survivors etc. might make it happen.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Update on George Karl. A friend of mine, he went to school with my nephew, plays for the Nuggets, I am in the process of getting in touch with my friends wife to pursue getting the NBA involved with OCF. I originally wanted to get the players involved in some events to help support the coach. Malik Allen is my friend and he currently plays for the team. So I will keep you posted on any progress.
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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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 | I have been keeping a close eye on the sports page to follow his progress. He has started to miss some home games so my guess is "the dragon" has gotten in a few good licks. When I first heard about his diagnosis (and I know everybody's different) he had stated that he hoped to be back and close to 100% by the playoffs. I hope he is but that is an awfully lofty (some would say wildy unrealistic) goal.
Dx 8.14.08. 42 at diagnosis. Stage IV Tonsil. Tonsillectomy 8.25.08. Induction chemo (9.29.08) (taxol and carboplatin) 5 weekly treatments. 35 rad and 6 concurrent chemos. Finished 12.22.08. No peg, no port. Neck dissection Feb. 09
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Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 |
Dx 8.14.08. 42 at diagnosis. Stage IV Tonsil. Tonsillectomy 8.25.08. Induction chemo (9.29.08) (taxol and carboplatin) 5 weekly treatments. 35 rad and 6 concurrent chemos. Finished 12.22.08. No peg, no port. Neck dissection Feb. 09
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