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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 6 | Hello all,
My grandfather (64 years old) was recently underwent resection and reconstruction of part of his floor mouth. Doctor is not forthcoming with information, so I don't know exact staging, etc. Tough recovery due to a lot of swelling, his traceostomy, and an infection at a drain site, but now is home. We're waiting for him to heal so we can see what other treatments he needs.
I'm browsing for information on what I can do to help with his recovery.
Cheers!
-Robin
Granddaughter to Duane, 64, survivor of esophageal cancer
Diagnosed with oral cancer of floor mouth 08/10, partial surgical removal 09/10, full resection with clean margins and reconstruction 11/1/10
Now healing and waiting for info on further treatment
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Robin,
Hi and welcome..sorry to hear about your grandfather. You are smart to keep browsing and reading. When you are comfortable, come back and ask your questions...we are here to help and when you can and have a little more information, fill in your signature so we have the info about your gfather we need to help you. Do that by going to the top..."My Stuff" and scroll down to the signature area.
Again, welcome.
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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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 6 | Thanks for the suggestion. I just edited my signature with the information I know.
Granddaughter to Duane, 64, survivor of esophageal cancer
Diagnosed with oral cancer of floor mouth 08/10, partial surgical removal 09/10, full resection with clean margins and reconstruction 11/1/10
Now healing and waiting for info on further treatment
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF, Robin. There is so much info here that will help you. There is a search function both here on the forum and also on the main OCF pages. Hopefully your grandfather is doing even better now. Recovery from big surgeries sometimes can take a very long time. Swelling can take months to subside. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Best of luck to your grandfather in his recovery.
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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