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Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 117 | Oh Nate, how much do we all hate cancer. this latest news sucks so bad, but you are a fighter and can beat this again. You are way too young, we all know you have much more work to do here on this earth... much more music to make ! I am keeping you in my prayers. Be strong you and Korinne !.
DX 12/6/10 of T3 SCC Tongue.
Surgery 1/3/11 was hemigloss & forearm free flap, midline mandibulectomy, Neck Disection-All nodes clear.
Ended rads 5/11/11. Taste buds back to about 80%. PEG removed 4/5/12, experimenting eating real food again. If I can do this, so can you !! Stay Strong.
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Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 329 | Nate,
Hang in there you are strong-willed. You're in my prayers and thoughts. Thank you for the update Christine, please keep us posted.
Take care,
Connie
SCC. of the left lateral tongue, anterior two thirds, T1 possibly a T2.
Left partial glossectomy, left selective neck dissection 4/21/09. Nodes clean, No Rad, No Chemo.
CT Scan 9/11 clean, CT Scan 9/12 clean
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. A+.
My hometown Lockport, NY.
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Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 131 | Nate you are such a strong person! You will beat this thing I just know it! Keep the faith and that positivity you have in you
Christmas cheer from the uk sent your way x
Scc nasal cavity /hard palate
Surgery removal of septum and roof of mouth 15/3/11 cl margins
Rt and cisplatin 6 weeks starting 24/5/11
Obturator
Age 45
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Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 596 | Thank you for sharing this, Christine. Nate, you are in the best of hands in this country and perhaps the world. I put my faith in the medical team and your strong will to fight. Beat this nasty disease into submission!
37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!
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Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Nate, I truly believe your battle ready attitude will help you again, as I know you are one determined young man. Prayers that 2012 will be nothing but good doctor reports and getting back to "normal". "3" is the magic number that ends this once and for all! Hugs to you, Nate.
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: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Nate,
I�m so sorry to hear about the recurrence � this just isn�t fare!
You can beat this � you are young and are being treated at one of the best OC hospitals in the country, plus you have all your OCF friends praying for you.
Christine, thank you for the update and please keep us posted.
Nate, I'll keep you are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{Hugs}}}
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 2009 Posts: 1,844 | An update from our boy Nate!
He is now fulltime at MD Anderson with a whole new team. He has surgery in 10 days. He'll have a total glossectomy and possibly a partial laryngectomy depending on what they see, followed by more radiation.
Nate is vaporizing to help with pain, nausea and to keep his spirits up (that's my brotha!) He wanted me to relay that he's not being distant and appreciates OCF, he just doesn't want to face the boards until he can deliver good news. In the meantime I'm sure me or Christine will be posting updates etc. to keep us all in the loop and pulling for him.
He was in good spirits when we were texting and continues to have the fighting spirit we all admire him for. We're pullin for you brotha!
Eric
Last edited by EricS; 01-02-2012 03:19 PM.
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Thanks for updating us, Eric. And Nate - keep up the good fight. Glad to hear you are getting help for the pain and nausea. You're in good hands at MD Anderson. We are all thinking about you and sending prayers, hugs, good vibes and whatever else gets you some good news coming your way!
Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 476 | Eric, thanks for the update.
Wanda (47) caregiver to husband John (56) age at diag.(2009)
1-13-09 diagnosed Stage IV BOT SCC (HPV+)
2-12-09 PEG placed, 7-6-09 removed
Cisplatin 7 weeks, 7 weeks (35) IMRT
4-15-09 - treatment completed
8-09,12-09-CT Scans clear, 4-10,6-11-PET Scans clear
4-2013 - HBO (30 dives) tooth extraction
10-2019 - tooth extraction, HBO (10 dives)
11-2019 - Left lateral tongue SCC - Stage 2
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Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 531 | What's the exact date Eric do you know? 12th? 10 days from the 2nd if I do the math correct. I'll be praying for him and that he comes out with flying colors and an all clear and yep keep vaporizing, it's the only way to fly! 
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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