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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 280 | The chemo is still ongoing... last dose was 3/29 (3 week doses)
We spent two weeks at least fighting fever and sickness. Still no answer for what caused the initial fever the week prior to tx.
He got out to mow the yard yesterday. I was so glad that he got up out of bed! He scared me (and himself I am sure) by getting winded/exhausted and by the time he crossed the yard to the patio he almost blacked out.
At the docs office his O2 saturation is always good. I wonder if getting him on some oxygen would be a good idea.
Our local cancer counselors wont see him as they aren't prepared to handle anger. They've really let us down IMHO.
The clinic he was referred to may get to him sooner, but he appointment isn't until mid June. We've not broached the subject lately but I ask if he is willing to call around for other options.
I found a different therapist to see. My first visit there was last week, and it's strange to talk about me. I told her I felt like I'd lost me somewhere along the way. Like I had become numb to feelings. In some sort I suppose that I have.
Today is our anniversary. Best and worst year of our life.
Praying for a light workload and early clock out to go celebrate tonight.
CG to my husband, Matt. Dx June 2009 Stage IV Oropharengeal SCC right tonsil primary with distant metastases. Rad to neck- Surgeries to lungs- Every avail chemo - ran out of options Jan 2012, called for hospice help Feb 2012, at rest March 19, 2012.
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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 | Happy, happy anniversary. I know you both have had it rough, but be thankful you have an anniversary to celebrate. I hope and pray that things get better as time passes. Again: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!  julieann
Julieann Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 280 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 280 | Thanks julieann! It is a very precious milestone that we weren't sure we'd see. We are both VERY grateful. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 531 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 531 | Yes Happy Anniversary! Hope it's a great one for you both! I know bout taking care of "ourselves" kinda faded away. BUT now I am taking care of myself Ron says I need to stay healthy so I can keep making money!nice of him huh? So I've finally decided to tackle my weight and cholesterol! I am back to lightly jogging on the treadmill. Tried on the pavement, bout killed my hips and knees which I killed from hitting the pavement doing 5k's 13 yrs ago. So I will only walk the dogs outside, I will keep my jogging on the treadmill. So 40lbs to lose! Doc wants to see my belly gone next apt, and I agree! Take care of you!
CG to Ron
Out of Pain 4/3/13
4/12-lung and under chin growth no treatment
1/13/12 lung biopsy
6/11 recur 6/30 resection #2 Clear margins
Clear 12/10
Surg 5/13/10 neck dis/nodes part gloss/flap R thigh all teeth out
RAD 30 8/10
DX 4/2/10 "Oral Cavity" T3NOMO
12/28/07 Non Hodg Lymph remission 7/08
passed away 4.3.15, RIP Ron, you are greatly missed
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