| | 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 | Best wishes for the surgery Jim. As Christine says November is not that far away but it would be great if they do get a cancellation and get you in earlier. Hope those things you need to get ready for winter are not going to involve anything physical  Take care of yourself. Angel 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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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 357 | Hi, Jim -
I hope the dr. gets a cancellation - you don't need to be walking around with a five. Take it easy. No lifting.
Hoping all turns out well.
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: Feb 2010 Posts: 235 | Jim, a very good friend of mine had a similar thing. She had the surgery a few years back and is doing great. They also had her wait a few weeks and was told no heavy lifting,etc. I hope any "take it easy" type instructions you get from the Dr you are listening to. Thinking of you.
CG to Spouse BOT, Chemo and radiation started on March 29,2010
Ended on May 14,2010. LET THE HEALING BEGIN!!!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | This is a minor surgery after the 1st 2 I have had. If I don't keep busy, that will cause more stress than just sitting and just doing the easy things. I figure I won't die until he looks down and says, Jim, it's your time.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I had this surgery in 1999 and 2009 the hard way. LOL This time will be much easier and not much recovery time. WHEW. LOL
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 212 | hello Jim, this should be a snap for you after the time with cancer!eaiser than an oil change! Just don't go out and wrestle any beard between now and November.
Stay well
Steve
70 male, athlete...again
SSC of undetermined orgin , early july 09
40 tx radiation, 8 chemo cisplatin and ebuterx
finished TX in mid Sept 09
Clear at the 6 year mark!
Back to swimming, biking and running! just a tad slower
never regained my weight, even when I eat lots and lots, just a skinny guy now
Just way glad to be seeing the green side up!
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I find it hard to believe that a hospital can't get you a surgery date before November on something that is a 5, ready to burst and will kill you if it does. What are they thinking? Where are you having this done?
Glad to hear that they will be able to do the surgery through the groin. That should make it so much easier.
Good luck to you and PLEEEAZE take it easy until you can get it repaired.
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: Jul 2010 Posts: 49 | Hi Jim,
I've been reading your posts, you are a very strong person. I'm glad they scheduled your surgery, I hope someone cancels or that they make room earlier if possible. Time flies when you don't want it to and it is a turtle when you are in rush :p. In the meantime please take care.
My Dad:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Stage 2, Right side of Tongue
Dx 7/19/10
Partial glossectomy and neck dissection 8/18/10
Reocurrence: 04/2011 Base/back of Tongue right side
Surgery: Partial glossectomy, flap 06/15/2011
Rad and Chemo finished on Sept/ Oct 2011
Recovery and assimilation. Enjoying life
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Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 229 | I have no doubt you'll do fine! You're one strong fella!
Patty
08-10-09 Partial Glossectomy w/suprahyoid neck dissection
SCC T1NOMX Stage I | 46 years old
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | Hey there, Jim. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Glad to hear they can do the surgery an easier way this time. A month for recovery from surgery is not bad at all! Hope the time passes quickly for you - Nancy T.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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