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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | Thanks everyone. Well I made it to the 2nd phase of the interview process. I was going to wear the livestrong bracelet but then at the last minute I didn't. When I applied for the job the system asked me if I had a disability and I said that I did so I figured they knew something before I went in. I didn't even mention my speech issues at all. This interview is for a major Fortune 500 company. I thought I should just see how much of an equal opportunity employer they actually are. Companies are not supposed to discriminate on basis of disability so let's see how it goes right? I was glad that I didn't make any mention of it because then the topic of conversation was focused on my skills and background the duties job that I was applying for which was how I wanted it to be anyway. So whatever way it goes this was a breakthrough for me! On to round 2. Would be fabulous if I got this job  Thanks everyone. KATE
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 551 | Ccongrats, misskate! That's great news. When will the next interview be and have you decided what to wear??
Stage IV SCC lt lateral tongue, surgery 5/19/08 (partial gloss/upper neck dissection left side/radial free flap reconstruction) IMRT w/weekly Cisplatin & Erbitux 6/30/08, PEG 1 6/12/08 - out 7/14 (in abdominal wall, not stomach), PEG 2 7/23/08 - out 11/20/08, Tx done 8/18/08
Second SCC tumor, Stage 1, rt mobile tongue, removed 10/18/2016, right neck dissection 12/9/2016
Third SCC tumor, diagnosed, 4/19/2108, rt submandibular mass, HPV-, IMRT w/ weekly Cisplatin, 5/9 - 6/25/2018, PEG 3 5/31/2018
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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | Well I have this "design challenge" due this Thursday and then a follow up interview after that. Well I will be dressed to the nines ;0
No bracelet. No explanation. Just me as I am. Hopefully they will hire me!
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 551 | I really hope so too, Kate! My latest mantra is, "Don't hold back and be RELENTLESS!" Go for it, kiddo
Stage IV SCC lt lateral tongue, surgery 5/19/08 (partial gloss/upper neck dissection left side/radial free flap reconstruction) IMRT w/weekly Cisplatin & Erbitux 6/30/08, PEG 1 6/12/08 - out 7/14 (in abdominal wall, not stomach), PEG 2 7/23/08 - out 11/20/08, Tx done 8/18/08
Second SCC tumor, Stage 1, rt mobile tongue, removed 10/18/2016, right neck dissection 12/9/2016
Third SCC tumor, diagnosed, 4/19/2108, rt submandibular mass, HPV-, IMRT w/ weekly Cisplatin, 5/9 - 6/25/2018, PEG 3 5/31/2018
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Way to go Kate!!!
There are all kinds of legalities surrounding what they can and cant ask you when it comes to disabilities. Im so glad that you are on to round 2 of the interview process.
Go get this job for all of us who cant!!!
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: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 | Kate:
Sounds like you're a real "go getter," and will succeed in getting the job. Can't wait to find out, so be sure to let us know as soon as you hear. GOOD LUCK!
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: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | Thanks! Yes- you know, since I left my job back in September my confidence and speech have improved immensely. That place had some very bad juju for me. I am so glad I left and have pursued other avenues.
Do you think that big companies are required to hire some certain percentage of employees with disabilties? I wonder. What is it that they can and cannot ask?
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I would bet somewhere there is a backup for us. Supposedly they can't age discriminate either, but we know they do. Go girl go and good luck.
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: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | I'm so glad to hear you made it to the 2nd interview. I know it is a tough job market these days, so I'll be praying for you to get this job.
Way to go! Keep us posted!
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 571 | Congratulations! You are surviving and thriving! You are self-assured, you are fearless, and you have pushed oral cancer into the background. Your talent, skills, and professional polish are doing the talking now!
Good luck and kick butt on the design challenge and interview!!!
Sandy
Ex-spouse MISDIAGNOSED with SCC-HN IVa 12/10. Tonsils out 1/11. 4 teeth out 2/11. TX Erbitux x2, IMRT x2 2/11. 2nd opinion-benign BCC-NOT CANCER 3/11. TX stopped 3/11. New doctors 4/11. ENT agrees with 2nd opinion 5/11. ENT scoped him-all clear 7/11. Ordered MRI anyway. MRI 8/22/11 Result-all clear.
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