#1788 10-10-2003 03:00 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 235 Platinum Member (200+ posts) |  Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 235 | Dear Rosie, I too, find it difficult to find the words to express my heartache and sadness over Heather's passing. The picture of her and her sweet little girl is very beautiful, and even moreso is the beautiful soul that Heather has, and now knowing that Heaven has another precious Angel watching over her loved ones from above. Her courage and your strength through her illness gave all of us inspiration in our daily battle with this disease, and her memory encourages us to keep up the fight. We will honor her memory by doing so. God bless during this difficult time and always.
DonnaJean
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#1789 10-10-2003 04:27 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 | Dear Rosie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Words alone cannot express how I feel.
I send you and your family a big warm, loving hug.
Didier
Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC. Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13. Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.
Died 10/13/15. What a long and difficult journey.
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#1790 10-13-2003 09:49 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33 | Dear Rosie
I have just read the sad news and I am so very sorry. Please accept my sincere condolences and take good care of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen | | |
#1791 10-14-2003 05:57 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 | Rosie..........Like so many here on the OCF forum I have followed Heather's story since day one. I am so sorry for your loss, Rosie. So sorry.
Sincerely,
Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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#1792 10-14-2003 08:50 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 17 Member | | Member
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 17 | What can be said that has not already been?
I have often felt that anyone I have come in contact with that shares in this battle against cancer is like a brother or sister to me.
Maybe that is why I cry with the receipt of this news? May this not relieve us of our own personal hope, but remind us that we are all connected.
May your pain,once shared, be lessen by the numbers you have shared it with.
Dave | | |
#1793 10-21-2003 07:39 AM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 68 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 68 | Rosie,
I am sitting here weeping my eyes out about Heather. My heart just bleeds for the loss you and your family have felt, but I also try to focus on the fact that Heather is now in a much better place and no longer suffering.
I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. I wish I could say more, but I am totatlly overwhelmed.
I survived because I kept hope alive!!! Live, laugh, love and keep fighting hard.
Jeanette
Stage 3 oral cancer...over 60% of tongue and all lymph nodes on right side removed...July 2002.
Chemo and Radiation...ended September 2002.
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#1794 11-16-2003 06:27 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40 | Dear Rosie,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has taken me forever to get up the courage to write to you. I am at a loss for words.
You have many happy memories of her that will help you through this difficult time and along with Heather's daugher you will continue to live each day with such appreciation of the simple things. God Bless and take care....Love Flo
Caregiver for my loving Sister Linda 37, Advanced Recurrence SCC of the Head and Neck. 2003
Diag. June 2000 with Tongue Cancer in Stage 3/Treatment RAD
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#1795 12-18-2003 02:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 25 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 25 | I am so sorry to hear your sad news, God bless xx | | |
#1796 12-22-2003 11:37 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Hi all, I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who has helped me get through the last 16 months. This forum was such a huge help. I don't think I could have kept my sanity without it. It is such a shame that Brian can't get a corporate sponsor. I guess until one has to deal with the reality of this cancer, it is hard to imagine just how much of a lifesaver this site can be. Hey, to any corporate bigwigs reading this.........sit up and take notice........there are few causes more deserving of your sponsorship! This endeavor saves lives! And even when that isn't possible, it is still the best place on the web for those needing help to get through such a devastating time. Anyway, I truly appreciate all the posts that helped us deal with Heather's cancer. Also deeply appreciated were all the donations to Heather's Fund. I wish we could have raised more, but I believe the total was about $2000, which isn't too shabby. Of course, given the number of hits per month that OCF receives, $2000 is pretty paltry. But, hey, I guess we need to be thankful we at least got that much. Thanks so much to Dan Bogan for starting the drive. Thanks to Karen Ng for the largest donation. And thanks to everyone for even the smallest donation. It all adds up. If any of you are looking to make one last donation for tax deduction purposes, this is the place to do it! You would be hard pressed to find a more worthy cause. Okay, now that the thanks are done  and the begging is done  , I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful, healthy, Happy New Year!!! Rainbows & hugs,  Rosie
Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.
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#1797 12-23-2003 01:27 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 95 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 95 | Rosie
Thank you your courage and love is an inspiration. May you enjoy your Holidays with your granddaughter.
Diane | | |
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