#1835 10-29-2003 03:49 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 64 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 64 | My mother who was first diagnosed with Oral Cancer in May of 2001 passed away last Wednesday at a wonderful local facility that cares for the terminally ill in the last weeks of their lives. She died on her own terms with her family at her side, after deciding not to pursue further treatment when cancer appeared in her lung in May. Helen was 80. I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all those who answered questions and offered support during a very difficult 2 1/2 years. This site has been a wonderful source of information and help throughout. I especially want to take my hat off to Brian Hill who's dedication and courage started this endeavor and who through his tireless efforts keeps it going.
Vince
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#1836 10-29-2003 05:25 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 | Vince,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was fortunate to have such a loving and dedicated son to care for her.
Danny G.
Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.
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#1837 10-29-2003 06:35 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 | I am so sorry that after this long protracted fight that you have lost your mom to this disease. I hope that your transition through this process of grieving is rapid, and that what you are left with is not the negative memories of all the treatments and surgeries, but those of the great times that you spent with her over all these years. I would also like to thank you for the donation to the foundation and the many many contributions you have made to the message board to share your experiences with others in the process. Your words of understanding, empathy, and the answers that you offered others based on your own experiences helped people who came in contact with you here. I hope that you will continue to stop by the forum, and when you feel appropriate, continue to add your comments to the postings. While your personal battle is now over, the disease continues to ravage and destroy lives. You insights and now your new experience would still be a valuable contribution to the process here. From the foundation, and from me personally, I want you to know that you and your family have our heartfelt condolences.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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#1838 10-29-2003 08:18 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 37 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 37 | Vince, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God you obviously had many good years with her and were an "awesome" caregiver, I am sure. May many, many great memories come flooding back to you! Debbie 
Debbie/Caregiver/wife of Dan, diagosed with SCC tongue, Stage II/III, 1/3 tongue removal, lymph node dissection both sides of neck, skin graph 7/30/03. Left tumor found - radical left neck dissection 12/24/03. Could not get all of tumor/wrapped around carotid artery and in wall of jugular. 1/12/04 beginning of 6 doses of Taxol/Cistoplatin once a week, and rad 70 gray 5 days a week/6 weeks.
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#1839 10-29-2003 10:19 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Dear Vince,
My best to you and your family on the passing of your Mother. She certinaly raised a caring son.
Your concern and postings are a reflection of her. Please don't stay a stranger to us. Take Care, Daniel Bogan
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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#1840 10-29-2003 12:59 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 95 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 95 | dear vince,
I too send my best wishes to you and yours. May you always remember the good times and the love your mother gave you.
Diane | | |
#1841 10-30-2003 11:27 AM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 25 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 25 | My mom is fighting the fight right now - I can't imagine what you are feeling - I can't even think of losing my mom - Please remember all the good and know that you were there for her every step of the way - My heart goes out to you and your family - Take care
Sue | | |
#1842 10-31-2003 06:22 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Vince,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in the knowledge that she is at peace and free of pain.
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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#1843 10-31-2003 12:02 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2 Member | | Member
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2 | Vince, Sorry for your loss. I too, lost my mother to oral cancer last December and it's been a long hard year. Hang in there. You were good to your Mom and remember the good times. | | |
#1844 10-31-2003 01:47 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Many prayers to you and your`s...........Dee | | |
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