#22497 03-10-2007 03:42 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Darrell,
There are no words that can say what we are all feeling. So sorry to hear about this and My prayers are with you and family. Thinking of you.
Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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#22498 03-10-2007 08:21 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 541 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 541 | Hi Darrell, No one knows when our last day on earth arrives and although I am saddened by your post, I do feel a bit better to learn that you are now well taken care of by the hospice nurses. The days ahead can be a real challenge to you and your family but I trust every moment you spend with them will be meaningful and precious. Take care,
Karen
Karen stage 4B (T3N3M0)tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/2001.Concurrent chemo-radiation treatment ( XRT x 48 /Cisplatin x 4) ended in 12/01. Have been in remission ever since.
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#22499 03-11-2007 01:49 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 735 | Darrell,
So sorry to hear , But I am glad you are with the people who love you the most and have hospice to help you . I wasnt aware of Marijuna being so benificial..( never e xperienced it on any level ) So what exactly can it do for you and I cant believe the gov't wont allow somthing that can help suffering ! ( I mean I know they do , just not right ). DO you know if NY allows this or where I could find out ? And I would be more then willing to write to the senators and congressmen on this issue or any issue that can make some one who is suffering with this disease quality of life better ! May peace be with you and your family during this time and forever !
Sharlee
Sharlee 35 year old Female Non smoker, very occasional alcohol ..Scc T1N0M0,partial glossectomy and left neck disection ,2/9/07 No rad deemed ness. 4/16 tonsillectomy ..Trimengenial Neuralga due to surgery
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#22500 03-11-2007 02:54 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 51 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 51 | Darrell,
I know you are in the right hands,and I know your faith is strong... be at ease during this journey. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sarah
Sister is Stage 4 DIAG 9/06 Tongue/Tonsil /T4N1MO - BOT -right lateral/crossed midline-42 X IMRTS/ Carbo/Taxol for 7 weeks- finished treatment early 12/06-no trace to be found 1/24/07 Recurrence 12/09- rad neck and partial gloss 2/10
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#22501 03-11-2007 02:56 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12 Member | Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12 | Darrell,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. As far as the cannabis situation goes - where there's a will, there's a way............. Thinking of you. Sue
Susan Holsberg ssc r maxilla r partial maxillectomy 9/25 brachytherapy 12/7 28 imrt 12/27 erbitux 12/20 recurrance 5/07 total maxillectomy keeping my fingers crossed
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#22502 03-11-2007 04:07 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Darrell.....My heart goes out to you, and I will continue to pray for you by name as you continue on your this journey called Life. Be assured that your courage and faith have been a beacon and an example to us all, and that you have accomplished great good by sharing your experiences with us.
Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!
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#22503 03-11-2007 05:01 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 209 Gold Member (200+ posts) | Gold Member (200+ posts) Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 209 | Darrell, Your contributions to this forum have created a strong sense of bonding with you. You have inspired and been admired. You've shown how every new development, good or bad, has been an opportunity to gain a new perspective.
I too, had been wondering where you were and kept looking for a post from you. I agree you have the right to a organic plant Mother Nature provides that gives you comfort. Political B.S. that it's ok in one state and not another. I'll write to the Congressman as you requested.
Darrell, you taught us that nearly all food is blendable when on a feeding tube for life. Is there anything you would like that I could make for you? Soup, seafood chowder, cookies, brownies? If you want to talk, I want to listen too. Post, email, PM, whatever. Ginny
Ginny, spouse of MikeG. SSC BOT T2N1M0 Stage III, Dx 06/27/06 at age 52, Tx 07/31/06 through 09/28/06 Chemo Cisplatin & 5FU x2, Radiation x42. Cancer free and doing well.
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#22504 03-12-2007 02:05 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Darrell- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It's a journey when we hear the words "You've got cancer". Your kind words of inspiration have helped many on us on our journey. May the rest of yours here be pain free and peaceful. I shall meet up with you someday as our faith takes us on a continuing journey with the many friends we have met here through the years. Love, 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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#22505 03-12-2007 10:09 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | Thanks for sharing and caring. I am doing well with hospice, they see to my every need or want. Today they brought me a vacuum machine and a shower chair. As you all know Mucocitis is terrible plus now there's brown GOO coming from my left lung, the vacuum machine is a Godsend. The flowering Herb thing has been solved, so the Shower Chair will keep me off of the bathroom floor should I stagger or fall. LOL. Thanks so very much for caring. Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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#22506 03-12-2007 01:54 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Hi, Darrell, just want you to know I am thinking about you today.Wish I were there to hold someone's hand. Amy
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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