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#13186 12-17-2007 12:44 PM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | OP  Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 | thanks,
the new healthy lifestyle is with me to stay !!!
no relapse to alcohol or smokes, no way no chance, i have to much to live for and smoking and drinking aint in the picture.
ive had my spell, got a fright and at 31 years old i think its time to say enoughs enough.
thanks again
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#13187 12-17-2007 02:07 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 64 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 64 | way to go derek wish you all the best give your little girl a hug from me .wish you all the best
Lolita - Stage 1, no node involvement, no distant mets. 6 weeks of radiation plus 6 chemo treatments, one each week.
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#13188 12-17-2007 02:27 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DEREK !!!!
What a relief huh ? I am soo soo happy for you ..Nice Xmas present huh !!! Spend that time with your daughter and cherish it ..One thing I have learned from this is life is short and you never know what is in store for you !!1 Best wishes and I would love to have you still around .. You can use my story for anything you like !
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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#13189 12-17-2007 03:29 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Derek: We found ourselves 'holding our breath' for you today while doing Buzz' doctor's visits, but praying that all would be well! What a relief to log on and read your GOOD news this evening!
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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#13190 12-17-2007 03:42 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Congratulations Derek. Fantastic news for Christmas. Love from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#13191 12-17-2007 04:42 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Awesome. Enjoy.
(and stay vigilant!)
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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#13192 12-19-2007 04:13 PM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 163 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 163 | Come Awa yersel Derek!
Now I`ll take the high road an you`ll take the low road an I`ll be in Scotland afore ye....jeez have you got something to sing about!!
Marica
Caregiver to husband (Pete) Stage IV Base of Tongue. Dx 04 2003 Chemo/Radiation no surgery.. doing great!
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