#24274 09-07-2007 03:40 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hi Bonnie,
Nice to get a chance to say hi to the matriarch of the family.
I know how important is for Minnie to have you there for her. I think of Minnie every day and am following her cancerpage postings and her messages here as well as the personal emails we have shared. She is lucky to have you right there with her and I'm sure you, her dad, the girls and hubby will make sure that she is well taken care of.
The best to all of you.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#24275 09-07-2007 05:19 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Just saying hello from North Carolina! Minnie has been such a help and inspiration to my husband and me since his diagnosis. We have learned much from her experiences. She is on the top of our prayer list that we keep on the desk next to our computer!
God bless Mothers!
CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!
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#24276 09-08-2007 02:02 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Welcome Bonnie
I think of Minnie often and am sending love for her new cancer journey and to your family.
Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#24277 09-10-2007 04:02 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Member | | Member
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6 | Hi Nana,
You can't imagine how much it is helping us ALL having you here. (and I don't just mean the laundry!!) The way our family comes together when one of us needs someone is amazing. I love you, Nana!!
Charity | | |
#24278 09-12-2007 10:10 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 163 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 163 | Hello Bonnie
You brought up a lady of great strength and determination... it`s in the genes of course.
Welcome
Marica
Caregiver to husband (Pete) Stage IV Base of Tongue. Dx 04 2003 Chemo/Radiation no surgery.. doing great!
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#24279 09-12-2007 02:15 PM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Hi Bonnie,
So glad you will be there to help Minnie through this second battle. Good you and the kids logged onto the board. We are all rooting for her and ready to give her and the entire family any help we can. Keep in touch either via the board or email.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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#24280 09-12-2007 03:56 PM | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 | Hi Bonnie,
Just thinking about you and your wonderful daughter. Hope you are doing well.
Donna
CG to Mom, dx 4/25/07 with tongue cancer,T3N0,tx began 7/6/07, 31 tx's of IMRT, 8 cycles of Erbitux. Brachytherapy, surgery, left neck dissection and temp trach placed all on 9/17/07, trach removed 10/17/07. ORN of jaw, late effect of radiation symptoms. **lost my beautiful mother on 5/5/11.
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#24281 09-14-2007 02:56 PM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Member | | OP Member
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 | Thank you everyone. I'm sure you all know Minnie's surgery is the 25th and we'll all be there with her. The news about the scans really lifted her spirits and she's eating better. I hope she can put on some weight in the next week and I think it will make her stronger.
We'll keep everyone posted during her surgery.
Bonnie | | |
#24282 10-04-2007 10:39 AM | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 | Hello Bonnie,
Thinking about all of you, wondering how you are holding up? Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Donna
Donna
CG to Mom, dx 4/25/07 with tongue cancer,T3N0,tx began 7/6/07, 31 tx's of IMRT, 8 cycles of Erbitux. Brachytherapy, surgery, left neck dissection and temp trach placed all on 9/17/07, trach removed 10/17/07. ORN of jaw, late effect of radiation symptoms. **lost my beautiful mother on 5/5/11.
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#24283 10-04-2007 11:15 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hi Bonnie, please know I am here if I can be of any help, I gave Minnie my phone #. I live about 1/2 hour to 40 minutes from Hopkins.....Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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