#12326 09-29-2007 09:44 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 Gold Member (100+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 | I just wanted to let my friends here on the ocf know that I recieved a clear scan on Sept. 18th. I got the results on the 25th. It stated that all uptake in the neck area had been resolved. It was also clear down to my knees. whew. Finally after all of the stress about not going ahead with the neck dissection, it turned out ok. I guess it was just inflammation.
I just want to thank everyone for their wonderful prayers and words of encouragement. I haven't been here much. I guess I have been very active since July. I guess it's back to life. I know one thing it has been back to work since Sept. 3rd. Hmmm.
Everyone says "I bet you are glad to be back at work." I really have trouble answering that. I am extremely grateful to be alive with the stage of cancer I had, and extremely grateful to be healthy enough to return to work, but boy did I get used to living on my own time. I'm sure this is true for many though. I guess it is just hard to go back to worrying about the little things. After fighting this battle most things seem to be little. Life, children, family and friends are the big things. I hope everyone is doing well. For those who have passed on or have loved ones or friends who have passed, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Lee
Lee, age 33, stage 4a, T2N2bM0, Tumor left tonsil (removed), 2 left side nodes removed (poorly differientiatied)total of 3 nodes involved. Treatment IMRT x33/ 2x Cysplatin completed. Good Health and Good Help to you.
Lee
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#12327 09-29-2007 09:49 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | LEE,
Fabulous news my friend!! I'm happy for you and yours.
We all like hearing the good news it lifts our spirits and helps us continue on.
Getting back to "normal" life was also a weird one for me too.
We're all in your corner.
Cheers,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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#12328 09-29-2007 09:59 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Lee - Keep walking the bright path, and continue to share the good news with us. That kind of news is always welcome in our OCF forum. Warmly, JaneP 
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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#12329 09-30-2007 09:01 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Lee,
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your great news
I think that anyone that goes through a diganosis and treatment for cancer finds that their life is for ever changed. "Don't sweat the small things" has become a way of life for me. In my situation, being 59 at the time of diagnosis, and not ready for retirement, I was anxious to get back to work.
I hope you continue to visit regularly and that you continue to have good news to share.
Jerry
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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#12330 09-30-2007 09:41 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 |
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#12331 09-30-2007 10:32 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Good for you Lee, I'm so happy to hear the good news!
Love,
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#12332 10-01-2007 01:58 PM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 | Thank you, too everyone. I'm not leaving ocf I just won't be here as much. I still very much believe in the power of expirienced peers being some of the best help.
Lee, age 33, stage 4a, T2N2bM0, Tumor left tonsil (removed), 2 left side nodes removed (poorly differientiatied)total of 3 nodes involved. Treatment IMRT x33/ 2x Cysplatin completed. Good Health and Good Help to you.
Lee
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#12333 10-01-2007 04:11 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | Lee
SO Glad to hear .. I was wondering as I hadnt heard from you ... No news is good new right !!
Shar
Sharlee
35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery
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#12334 10-03-2007 01:21 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 | Congrats, Lee. I was out of work for 7 months and just went back two weeks ago----I,too, got used to living on 'my own time'. I am slowly adjusting.
Left tonsil SCC, HPV+. T2N0M0. Tonsillectomy 3-07, bilateral radiation, cisplatin 3x, Tx completed 6-06. Clear PET 4-01-2008.
Thyroidectomy 5-9-08, resulting in permanent surgically-induced hypoparathyroidism and adrenal problems. Bummer.
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#12335 10-05-2007 08:55 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Congratulations Lee! May every day be better than the one before! Wishing you only the best.
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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