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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 48 | I have a lot going on and don't make it in very often. Just had more radiation due to brain surgery. So I'm more dry mouth then ever and they would'nt give me very much water in hospital, still don't have good taste, But I'm happy to be alive and able to walk, talk and care for myself. you never know what tomorrow will bring, I just fell over dead in the shower, they brought me back with paddles I was brain dead and they didn't want to treat me, but they did, no hope. It took .me 3 weeks to come back I had 4 strokes and at least 3 aneurysm 2 of them bleeding, I have had part of my skull cut open and a clip put in. had another surgery thur the artery in the goin area and a stent and a coil put in, I had a shant put in my head,you never know whats going to happen. I now I have skin cancer. can't have any more MRIs. well thats part of my life hope every one here is doing better
cancer surgery on July 7th. 2008, I'm now a survivor. cancer free for now. 39 radiation, and 8 chemo treatments.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Oh Ruby!!!! I am so sorry to read about your troubles. How awful that the people there didnt want to treat you! After battling oral cancer, nobody should have to endure any more pain or suffering. I am so sorry you have gone thru so much. You must be doing alot better now. Im glad you were able to come back here and post an update. I think of you from time to time and wonder how you are making out. Best wishes for good health in the coming year!!!
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: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Ruby, NO one should have to be sentenced to what you are going through, but you seem ready to handle what comes your way, knowing that one of these days, things will start looking up for you again. I second what Christine said : best wishes for GOOD health in the new year!
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Ruby, you sure have had a rough go. You must be a tough gal to go theu all of that.Got you in my prayers for sure and the best to you. I like the I am alive and can walk and talk. I'll send you some of my angels.
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: Aug 2008 Posts: 48 | Christine, You have been thur a lot too, I try to come in and read every so often, I keep you and Jim and a few more in my prayers I try to read and see who needs prayer. I will never forget now wonderful this site and the people was when I needed them. I found answers here that I couldn't get from doctors. I have a need to know, I can handle it if I know what to expect. I hate doctors who try to sugar coat it by lieing.
I hope you have a good 2011. happy New years try to enjoy it, life is to short wish you all the very best
I'm not sure who lost my password is but thank you.
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cancer surgery on July 7th. 2008, I'm now a survivor. cancer free for now. 39 radiation, and 8 chemo treatments.
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