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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Paula....I agree with the others and I think you do too:) I would buy it and enjoy. I love the quote from earlier in this thread about how we remember moments...we sure do. Having lost 2 close family members in one month I say GO FOR IT!!!!!
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: Dec 2006 Posts: 147 | WE DID IT!!! WE PICKED UP THE CAR LAST NIGHT AND SHE IS A BEAUTY!! BLUE WITH BLACK STRIPES DOWN THE SIDE - DODGE CHALLENGER SRT-8! We worked the deal with a dealership way out in No Man's Land, TX...took us 2 1/2 hrs. to get to the dealership - Jim and I listened to music the entire trip and acted like a bunch of kids going to a Friday night football game. We left after I got off of work and the guy agreed to reopen the dealership at 9:00 pm or whenever we could get there - AND THEY DID! I just love country folk! They really go the extra mile for you...She (the car) was sitting out front waiting on us - All sparkly and brand new! We signed the paperwork, Nestle (our 4 lb. poodle) jumped in with me and the "salesman/kid" linked my cell phone to the navigation system or some system so that I can talk on my cell phone hands free! He went over all the details and I finally told him that I would read the manual and he needed to move so that Jim could drive it home. He told me that he thought it was for me and I said it was...just not right now. Jim was so excited - he has lost his voice so we couldn't talk, but I knew that this really made him happy. He is always so stoic, but his eyes were twinkling with delight; Nestle and I followed him home and even though we couldn't talk on the phone, I knew that he was jazzed, especially when he came to a stop and then sqealed the tires on take off...he wrote me a note when we got in bed and asked me "did you feel the power in her shoes"? So, we're going to name her "PJS TOY" for Paula and Jim's Toy...but we all know whose toy it really is....thanks to your words of encouragement to do this - I wouldn't have proceeded without your input.
I'm in the process of scheduling at PET as Jim has been without a voice for almost 2 weeks - - don't know why, not sure we want to know either - at least not now...
Caregiver to Husband 50 yrs.young-non smoker/non-drinker; Stage IV - all treatments stopped August 2009
Lost the battle November 23, 2010
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Whooooopeeee, sounds like fun. Enjoy every moment with it. Is it a convertible?
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 307 | YEAHHH! She sounds like a beauty, congratulations! I'm sure this will do a world of good for Jim. I got a kick out of seeing that you named the car. We have names for all of our vehicles too! Hope you both get to spend a lot of time enjoying PJS Toy.
Love,
Shelley
Caregiver to husband Ron. Throat Cancer. Finished 35 radiation treatments on 11/21/04. 8/2/11 small lesion on lower gum, laser Procedure to remove. 3/6/12 Doc. removed another lesion on outside of his neck. Did a skin graft from his chest to replace the skin on his neck. Went to Heaven on 6/24/12.
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Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 147 | We're going this weekend on the Texas Trail to enjoy the gorgeous bluebonnets and Indian Paints - while not a convertible, it's gotta sunroof and drives like a scalded dawg! Jim and I are soooo happy and excited...Tuesday is looming for us...
Caregiver to Husband 50 yrs.young-non smoker/non-drinker; Stage IV - all treatments stopped August 2009
Lost the battle November 23, 2010
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Have a great time and enjoy every moment of your adventure.
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Oh Paula!!! How I LOVED LOVED LOVED your post. It brought tears to my eyes and I can just feel your happy heart when I read your words. No one has to tell you to make the most of every moment - I know you will.
Hugs
ENJOY!!
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Sounds like a beautiful car!!!! That is going to on day be one of those cars in a car show. The challengers are soooo nice!!!!Congrats and enjoy all your travels 
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 | | |
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