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Joined: May 2013 Posts: 11 | 1/30/13 began like every other day, then while at work around noon I coughted a blood clot, followed by bleeding. ENT's main concern stop bleeding. Next day CAT scan, tumor in brain, right tonsil, thyroid, lymph node. MRI a week later revealed no mass in brain, thank you God! 2/15 surgery to remove tonsil, ENT felt it would benign. Tonsil crumbled, only 1/2 was removed, biopsy taken. 2/22 told I have Oropharyngeal Cancer. 2/28 PET scan. 3/12 PEG surgery. 3/19 Chemo began, 1 a week for 7weeks. 3/22 Radiation began, everyday for 7 wks. 6/10 last day of treatment!!! I have been fortunate to have had alot of support, loving family, friends, co-workers. My brother encouraged me to join, I have many concerns.
Last edited by PatriciaC; 05-15-2013 01:29 PM. Reason: more staight forward
1/31/13 CAT scan right tonsil, thyroid, lymph node,brain 2/5/13 MRI brain-no tumor  2/15/13 surgery,biopsy,removed 1/2 tonsil. 2/28/13 PET, diagnosis Oropharyngeal cancer stage IV 3/12/13 PEG 3/19/13 chemo(7 total) 3/22/13 radiation(35 total) 5/10/13 last treatment 7/29/13 2nd PET scan- CLEAR!! 10/28/13 PEG removed smoked 20 yrs ago 54 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Welcome to OCF Patricia! Congrats on completing your treatments. Im sure you probably still feel pretty crappy. In about 3 weeks you will begin to have some better days. Its a long process to recover from what you have been thru. Continue to take in enough nutrition and hydration to help you to heel.
Best wishes with everything!!!
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: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | If you didn't have concerns after what you've been through sister, I'd worry  Welcome to the club! Glad you found us, sorry you had to!
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | So what are your concerns?
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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