#12414 10-06-2007 03:50 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 | All of my Dear OCF family,
This morning at 1:00AM, my Dear Father lost his heroic battle with cancer. He passed away very peacefully with my entire family there with him.
As so many before him, he fought the battle with dignity, courage and determination. I am so proud of him, and so thankful that I am his son. He gave me everything, and through his wisdom, love and example made me the man that I am today.
I write this with tears in my eyes: tears of sorrow, to be sure...also tears of pride, of love, and of a deep, enduring admiration for the Man, all he did, and all that he taught me.
Our world is dimmed by his passing, but will be forever enriched through his presence.
So Long for now, Dad. We'll all be along to see you again...
Wayne
SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06
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#12415 10-06-2007 04:44 AM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Wayne,
My deepest sympathies to you and you family. Sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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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#12416 10-06-2007 06:15 AM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 231 | Wayne,
I read this with tears in my eyes my friend. I am sorry to hear about this and I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy
Dx Mar 07 with Base Of Tongue Stage IV. IMRT 35x with 3 doses Cysplatin ran concurrent. Tx ended May 31,07. Left and right node involved. Radical neck disection 7/18/07
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#12417 10-06-2007 06:16 AM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 | Wayne,
I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Joy
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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#12418 10-06-2007 08:21 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 | my sincere condolences wayne
god bless you
liz
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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#12419 10-06-2007 08:32 AM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | May God comfort you during this time....our prayers are with you...
Lois & Buzz
CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!
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#12420 10-06-2007 11:10 AM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Wayne,
What a precious gift to be with your Dad when he died. What a precious gift to have a Dad like him and to know that he loved you so much and you him.
Your post the other day about him lifting you when you could not and now you were doing the same for him, was so precious to me...it exemplified what families are all about.
I know you will miss him but I also know that you are relieved that he is free from all his earthly limitations.
My thoughts are with you as you walk thru this storm...
Deb
With my Dad when he went to heaven
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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#12421 10-06-2007 11:34 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 | Wayne
My thoughts are with you, I know how difficult this is for you. ( Its been 3mths since my Brian went to heaven) You know, through this whole battle with this evil cancer I have learned so much about my husband how courageos our loved ones are. And we learn so much about ourselves through the journey and how precious we are to each other, so out of all this heartache and suffering there is good and a light that shines on.
Keep the Faith
B
BOT stage IV SCC moderately diff, invasive. radiation 2 chemos. DX 06/06. Ended radiation 8/11/06. Bleed out from tonsil area from radiation necrosis 10/27/06.
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#12422 10-06-2007 12:06 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 36 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 36 | My thoughts are with you and I am sorry for your loss.
Mariam
Caregiver to father,Frank -Tonsil SCC spread to base of tongue 2 lymph, T2N2M0 stage 4a, IMRT 35x, Erbitux 8x-stopped after 5 due to thrush infection and strp infection in PEG,diag Aug 07 tx concluded Nov 8 07 PEG issues Inpatient Oct 8th-Nov 8th.
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#12423 10-06-2007 01:01 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 160 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 160 | My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your Dad live with you forever in your heart..... Linda
Dx3/20/06 SCC,BOT,1N Tx:5cycles Carbo/Taxol, Rad:35x, brachytherapy:6x, completed 7/24/06
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