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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Lori, thats what OCF is all about. We care about each other. We celebrate our successes and all band together when times are tough. We are here for you. Hope today is an easier day for your brother and family.
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 2010 Posts: 15 Member | | Member
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 15 | Liz,
Thank you so much for that offer. For this moment in time, my brother is keeping the status quo. No real change but no real pain (thankfully). He has not had any delerium in the last few days either but continues not to eat. The mucous build up in his mouth is very heavy and does interfere with his speech. We will see if the suction machine helps.
Twin brother Stage 4. Mouth, tongue, jaw, throat, neck and vocal chords. Not a candidate for surgery or chemo due to earlier health issues this year. He is opting for no treatment. He smoked and drank. Nutritional levels were not at their highest the last several years.
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