#33191 02-20-2004 11:59 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 | Only 18 days since my original post and he is gone. Those were the longest 18 days of my life. He was so swollen by the end he could no longer see. We all held his hand, talk to him but mostly we all just sat with him and listened to the Beatles it is amazing what music can do. I'm gratefull he is no longer suffering and I will miss him. Thank you all for your replies, unfortunately he didn't experience that surge of energy we were hoping for. | | | 
#33192 02-20-2004 12:37 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Dear Deneen,
Try and think of all the good times you shared with your best friend and his sister. No words will ease your pain right now, Time heals all wounds. I am truly sorry that he is gone and I send my prayers and condolonces to his family.
Sincerly, Dan 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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#33193 02-20-2004 01:25 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 59 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 59 | Deneen,
I want to express my sympathy to you and his family.I lost my sister in law on Jan.30th and these have been the hardest weeks of my life.I wish I could find some magic words of comfort but I can't.There is nothing anyone can say to take away the pain.I do wish you all peace to know that his suffering is over and may god bless you all.
Patty
Caretaker of Joe,10/03 malignant melanoma of the tongue.
50% tongue removed,left radical neck dissection.11/03.Recurrence
to jaw and neck and multiple mets to major organs 1/2004
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#33194 02-20-2004 05:22 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Deneen,
I was so sorry to read your post. Please accept my condolences. It is good that he was surrounded by family and friends. I'm sure he drew comfort from your presence.
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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#33195 02-27-2004 01:32 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3 Member | | Member
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3 | Dear Daneen,
I am truly sorry for your loss and you have my condolences. I am so glad family was present. My prayers are with you.
Maureen | | |
#33196 02-27-2004 04:29 AM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Hey Maureen,
This is Minnie from Va. Beach, Cindy's friend. I just knew when I saw the name that it was you posting on here. Glad you found the site, I talk to Cindy about it all the time. Sorry to lose track of the thread guys. Maureen is a friend of my closest friend here in Virginia. We finished treatment about the same time and have talked via email the past few months. Welcome Maureen!
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#33197 02-27-2004 05:05 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3 Member | | Member
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 3 | Hello Minnie
I am on my way out the door for the petscan. Monday the surgen for results.
Take Care,
Maureen | | |
#33198 03-02-2004 02:42 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 29 | I am so sorry to hear of your loss I read this site all the time my husband is with hospice and is terminal he has lasted 7mos but he is slowly going down. I do not know how I will react but he at least lived long enough to enjoy his family and grandchildren. Please except my smpathy. Bobbie Caregiver of Dan Jensen
bobbie jensen
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