#28826 11-08-2007 10:57 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) |  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Carol, when do you think you'll find out your results? I hope he will call you before the weekend! The waiting game is not fun, as you know!
How about fixing up your signature line at the profile page, and then starting a new topic, all your own, so we can find you easier and stay informed about your situation. You'll note that Youngin' last posted in this topic in April.
Here's hopin' that all is well! Be sure to tell us the news when you get it, whether it is good or bad, so we can rejoice or worry with you!
XO
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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#28827 11-09-2007 08:28 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Colleen, I am seeing my oral surgeon tomorrow am. I will fix up my signature line as soon as I can....Thanks, 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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#28828 11-09-2007 08:59 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Good Luck tomorrow! I know you are nervous, but tomorrow will be here soon, and then you will have your answers. I hope you get good news! I'll be praying for that, and I'll check back here to see what you write.
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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#28829 11-10-2007 07:09 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Welllll, the oral surgeon said it is scc, probably stage 1. I will have a pet scan of head and neck Mon or Tuesday, Wed. will talk with surgeons re: my surgery. I have already had radiation,(5 years ago for tongue cancer) so at this point, it doesn't look like it would be an option.....the scariest thing is, well there are two things actually, hopefully it has not spread and the doctor mentioned having to split my jaw to get to it......all prayers and good thoughts welcome.....thanks so much, 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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#28830 11-10-2007 11:17 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Jeez Carol 5 years and off you go again.
i cant find any words sweetie just love and pain for your situation.
love and huge hugs liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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#28831 11-10-2007 12:01 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 |
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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#28832 11-10-2007 12:43 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Carol: Don't rule out re-radiation! There are others here who can tell you more about their personal experiences!
I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Do let us help you get through this difficult time!
Lois & Buzz in NC
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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#28833 11-10-2007 01:41 PM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 | Carol,
Am thinking of you and sending loads of love your way!
Stage 1 is definitely not too bad on this horrible cancer scale--hang on to that and try and keep positive--we're all here for you!
Love, Brenda
Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!
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#28834 11-10-2007 02:07 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 39 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 39 | Carol,
I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way. You've caught this early, and you will kick it in the behind. I truly feel what you are going through, as I still have the remains of a suspicious lump. My ent is giving it till the end of the month to see if it's gone, if not I will be having surgery for a biopsy. It is not as prominent as it was initially,and no longer sore, but lump is wanting to remain, I'm praying it goes away.
lots of hugs,
Laura
Laura T T2NOMO Small Salivary Gland Cancer
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#28835 11-10-2007 08:24 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | Carol.....My heart goes out to you to think of going through this a second time.
My palatal surgery was able to be done without an external incision. I know that no two cases are alike, so of course, your surgeon will know best, but I would surely get more than one opinion.
Is your lesion on the hard palate or the soft palate? Where was your first cancer located?
Please keep us posted, and I will keep you in my prayers as you begin this second journey. You did it once, and you can do it again. I am just sorry that you have to!
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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