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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | It will be 3 weeks this Sunday since I got up too fast from a recliner. I was watching NASCAR and fell asleep. I woke needing to go drain the tank and the next thing I knew I was falling backward. I ended up hitting the sharp corner of one of my gunstock walnut end tables. I hit it hard enough that somethings came off the table and some just moved sideways. It moved the table to and it is hard to move on this carpet without picking it up. When I finally went to the E Room for Xrays it was dicoverd that I cracked the tenth rib on the left side and cracked my spine. I still can hardly move without pain, and I am one that can handle a lot of pain. It is painful to sit, walk , lay down . The shower is the toughest. It's very difficult to get over the edge of the tub into the thing. Nothing much they can do for this dumb move either. I just wanted to let you all know why I have been silent again. Be safe all and enjoy.
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Oh my goodness, Jim!!!! You sure did a number on yourself. WOW! Please be careful. I hope you recover from this quickly.
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: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | Well, Jim - I've been wondering why we hadn't heard from you! . . .Maybe you need a new recliner - the one you have sounds a little dangerous! Do you have something you can hang on to when getting in the shower? Also you should have something on the floor of the shower so you don't slip. I have one of those rubbery white mats in the bath tub that looks like a shag rug but it's very comfortable to stand on. Hope you start feeling lots better real soon. Be careful!
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Oh Poor Jim!!! I am so very sorry that this has happened to you. And poor table - when your hard head hit it I'm sure it broke . I know people who have broken ribs and the only place they could sleep was the recliner. If necessary - put a chair or stool in the tub - then sit or hang on to that when showering. Get well soon. Many hugs. 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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Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 875 | Jim, Jim, Jim: What are we going to do with you? As you can see, EVERYONE misses your posts, and always look forward to hearing from you. But, we read you've knocked yourself silly (hmm, that possible?  , and wonder what you'll do next. Seriously, though. I know how much you like getting out and working in that yard, so besides hurting physically, I know it hurts not to be able to do the things you love. Never fear though, Our Jim ALWAYS bounces back, so hope we hear some good news next. We love you, miss you, and pray you'll be safe. I know I sure miss "nite nite's" from you, so work on that, okay  . Love you, 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: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Oh my god Jim... you are charm are a gruesome twosome... seriously... Feel better soon... I broke my rib a few months ago... NOT FUN!
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 225 | Oh dear! It sounds painful ! I think you should stop watching NASCAR. Clearly it's dangerous pastime. I hope you heal quickly.
Girlfriend to Martin 49 years old at diagnosis
Diagnosed with SCC unknown primary June 2008.
Cancer found in single node Stage N2A (3 to 6cm).
Tonsilectomy 16th june, Radical modified neck dissection left side 30th june.
30 TX radiotherapy ended 9th October
First comparative study scan came back clear
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Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,409 | Jim, really sorry to read this. How are you feeling now?
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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