#12835 11-09-2007 02:50 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | I am getting worried because I haven't seen Minnie on the forum and she hasn't replied to my last 3 emails.
Has anyone been in contact with her?
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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#12836 11-09-2007 04:14 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Jerry, I'm so sorry I haven't written back to you. I've been struggling heavily with feeling depressed and haven't wanted to bring that feeling to the board. I read everynight but haven't posted to often. You've been to good a friend for me to cause you worry, I'm fine, just struggling with being back at square one again.
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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#12837 11-09-2007 04:26 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | OK...I feel better now, but sorry to hear that you are having a rough time. The physical stuff is tough enough, but the mental part makes it so much worse.
It has always been so easy for you to help others and I know that everyone here loves you and wants to help you now. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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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#12838 11-09-2007 04:52 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Minnie, Good to hear from you.  Sorry that you are having hard time. I know it is hard when you feel like you are back where you started. Your really not! You have so much knowledge to help you through this. Plus you have all of us here. Give your self a Big Hug... You have been through a lot. Pamper your self. Take a bubble bath, do your nails, give self a facial, You know girl stuff.  Today is a good day just to be YOU! Take care, and so happy to hear from you Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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#12839 11-09-2007 05:25 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Minnie,
Have HUG!!
Like Jerry, I have been wondering and missing you. You and your girls and T-Dog (Bone haha) have been in my prayers every night. Sorry to hear you are down and having some difficulty.
I know these are just words, but...I have admired your strength and perserverance in all the posts of yours I have read. So please dig deep and find your strength again, I know you have it in you and I know you are probably trying to find it.
Take care of you, and know we are all here for you.
We need you here Minnie.
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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#12840 11-09-2007 06:47 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | I too have been wondering and tried to send a PM and was told it was full. I have said all along the mental part of this was the worst .. MInnie , you have always been such an inspiration and source of strength for many here ..please let us be here for you now and know that we LOVE YOU !!
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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#12841 11-09-2007 11:30 PM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 | Minnie--borrow my boat and float along to the Island--the only place to be depressed, have a little wallow, then get back up again is in fantasy land!
Dr Mike is now running massages and pedicures and Helen's tree is vacant for a month.
Ant to echo Sharlee--we love you Minnie!
Brenda x
Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!
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#12842 11-10-2007 06:56 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Okay everybody, make room for me, I am depressed big time. Just got back from doctor's appt, I have scc again, this time upper roof of mouth but near the back. Since I already had radiation, don't think that is an option....I will have my pet scan next week and meet with the surgeon;s on Wed. for decision. Hopefully, it is very early.....Party on....sorry to drop that downer on you guys...Love, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#12843 11-10-2007 12:28 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Minnie: Count me as another who has worried about not seeing you online lately. Please know that your name continues to top our prayer list. You have been such an inspiration to us, as well as many others. Do know how much you are loved!
Lois & Buzz in NC
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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#12844 11-10-2007 02:56 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | Carol
My heart is as big as they come and even bigger , SO I have room for you as well and I am soo soo sorry to hear your news as well , You can do this as we all stand beside you atleast in spirit, I can't imagine hearing those words again , I am not even over the 1st time , but I know the possibilty of it is ssoo soo real.. Please know that you are in my heart and thoughts ...
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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