#2175 04-11-2004 03:15 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 Gold Member (100+ posts) |  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 | Aha! I just signed on and guess where I live? About 10 miles SE of Vegas! Sounds like a go to me. Gary has an excellent point tho......if there is a major convention here (CES, rodeo) there are no rooms to be had. Be glad to help!
Judy U
Judy U
Stage I SCC floor of mouth, left radical neck dissection 8/03
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#2176 04-11-2004 04:00 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Sounds like Vegas is getting the overwhelming vote. Of course I would imagine family/caregivers, etc would be welcome, almost a necessity for some I imagine. Otherwise what's the point?
Doesn't have to be Vegas proper though I would think, maybe Henderson (suburb of) maybe not so expensive. I might be wrong but I think what I call the first tier hotels like MGM Grand, NY NY are kind of pricey. Hotels like the old Stardust not so bad. Remembering that some folks are on a tight budget these days.
Judy, sounds like you and my mom are almost neighbors, she's in Bullhead City these days.
Don't ask.
So for argument's sake, lets narrow down to say October in Vegas. Any conventions etc then? Any way to find out?
Bob
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#2177 04-12-2004 04:49 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Always wanted to go to Vegas! Now I have an excuse!! Knowing how much time most of us that have survived were out of work going through treatments a less expensive hotel would be a nice idea. Just hope it has a pool! Look forward to meeting all of you! Put us down for 4! - Kris
SCC Stage IV left tonsil neck disection 3/02 radiation finished 6/02 chemo finished 9/02
Stage 2A left breast cancer 3/09, chemo and radiation, finished treatment 2/7/10 -Stage 2 right beast cancer 10/14 chemo and radiation
Every day is still a gift :-)
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#2178 04-12-2004 05:32 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 143 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 143 | Wow, it`s so great to see this taking shape, can`t you just feel the excitment in the air.....with all so many of us have been through, we should be able to pull this off with flying colors !!!!!!! Look out Vegas here we come !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dee | | |
#2179 04-12-2004 06:36 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 33 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 33 | Vegas gets my vote too - I've always wanted to go but... I do recall hearing that Octber is a big convention month in Vegas. | | |
#2180 04-12-2004 08:54 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Ok Vegas but why not January... My treatment should be done and the hotels should be cheaper.. and the flights as well...
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#2181 04-12-2004 12:47 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Ok, sounds like Vegas it is. Date not too certain yet.
If anyone wants to volunteer to do some research on prices, hotels, or if there area any conventions/what would be a good time, it would be a great help.
In the meantime I"ll see if there's anyone with casino/hotel connections I can put a "lean" on for some good deals.
Bob
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#2182 04-12-2004 01:00 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I believe that CES (Consumer Electronic Show) has their convention in Vegas in early January - that's a really big show they probably book every room!
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#2183 04-12-2004 02:50 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Vegas sounds like a good location. We could stay
outside of Vegas if need be. Bob (jetagehobo)has offered his services as Chairman. I want a part in making this happen and Judy has offered to help also. We will have to send out notices of a range of dates and pick one. I will contact Bob and see how we can make this happen.
Dan
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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#2184 04-12-2004 02:55 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 | Hi Bob, I did some checking, and if you promise not to appoint me chair, I will not ask why your mother is in Bull Head City.  The Gaming Expo is here 10/5-10/7. AARP is mtg here 10/14-10/17 Yes I am going! The rodeo is sold out from year to year and it is in Dec. I got some prices for the first weekend in Oct. Quotes for 2 people at a variety of hotels. Range is Sahara @ 89.95 to Bellagio @249.00 per night. Downtown the Golden Nugget is 146.00/nt. I live in Henderson..the Holiday Inn Express is sold out and Green Valley Ranch Station Casino is $250.00! Problem with Henderson is transportation as you are about 10 miles from the Strip. Not necessary to rent cars as there are plenty of shuttles to airport and cabs on the Strip when you stay there. Just being helpful here!
Judy U
Stage I SCC floor of mouth, left radical neck dissection 8/03
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