#33746     01-14-2005 06:46 AM      |       Joined:  Dec 2003  Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2    Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)   |           Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)    Joined:  Dec 2003  Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2  |    Mike,
  I am so sorry to hear of Gina's passing.  I know the past year has been so rough on her and the entire family.  I am praying for peace, comfort and healing for you and your family.
  Ed        
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0 Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days  radiation Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03 Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.  Cervical Spinal Stenosis  01/11 Cervical Myelitis 09/12 Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12 Dysautonomia 11/12 Hospice care 09/12-01/13. COPD 01/14 Intermittent CHF 6/15 Feeding tube NPO 03/16 VFI 12/2016 ORN 12/2017 Cardiac Event 06/2018 Bilateral VFI 01/2021 Thoracotomy Bilobectomy  01/2022 Bilateral VFI 05/2022 Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#33747     01-14-2005 10:27 AM      |       Joined:  Sep 2003  Posts: 1,244    Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)   |           Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)    Joined:  Sep 2003  Posts: 1,244  |    Mike  I can't imagine how my brother Mike would be be if he had to post something like this, like you he has aways been there for me, it's what brothers do. Peace be with you, Walk in the sunshine when you can. love and hugs 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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#33748     01-14-2005 03:45 PM      |       Joined:  Apr 2004  Posts: 482    "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)   |           "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)    Joined:  Apr 2004  Posts: 482  |    Mike, I am saddened to learn of Gina's passing. May God give you and your family comfort as Gina is welcomed into His loving arms.        
Regards, Kirk Georgia Stage IV, T1N2aM0, right tonsil primary, Tonsilectomy 11/03, 35 rad/3cisplatin chemo, right neck dissection 1/04 - 5/04.
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#33749     01-14-2005 07:50 PM      |       Joined:  Nov 2004  Posts: 104    Gold Member (100+ posts)   |           Gold Member (100+ posts)    Joined:  Nov 2004  Posts: 104  |    Mike,
  I would also like to offer my condolences on the passing of Your sister Gina.  May the Lord bless You and Your family while accepting Gina into His eternal care.
  Peace Jack .......... Dx 1/15/97 SCC rt. tonsil met to rt lymph node Stg IV,  Srgry 1/23/97 tonsillectomy & mod radical neck dissection,  Radiation 35 trtmnts both sides      |      |       |                      
#33750     01-15-2005 10:19 AM      |       Joined:  Mar 2004  Posts: 417    "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)   |           "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)    Joined:  Mar 2004  Posts: 417  |    Mike You are in my prayers that God will take away the hurt and somehow fill the void in your heart, that the passing of you sister has left. Just remember, she just stopped by on her way home, as we all are doing. 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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#33751     02-01-2005 07:29 PM      |       Joined:  Jan 2004  Posts: 134    Gold Member (100+ posts)   |           Gold Member (100+ posts)    Joined:  Jan 2004  Posts: 134  |    Mike,
  YOu and your family are in my prayers. I am truly sorry. God Bless Stephany        
Stephany.Daughter of mother who passed away 3/26/05 from Recurrent Gum Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She had 3 surgeries, and 6 weeks radiation, and then passed due to infection.  I miss her very much. She was 65 years young when she passed. Love you Mom!
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#33752     02-23-2005 01:30 PM      |       Joined:  Oct 2003  Posts: 52    Supporting Member (50+ posts)   |           Supporting Member (50+ posts)    Joined:  Oct 2003  Posts: 52  |    Mike,
  I am sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. I know there are no words that can take your pain away.  I pray that you find peace in your heart.
  Love, Michelle        
Michelle, sister to Marcy Dx January 03, partial glossectomy/selective neck dissection T2N1MO/recurrence June 03, radiation and chemo/recurrence Dec. 03 mets to spine and base of skull//palliative care//lost her April 10th 2004 Age of 32
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#33753     02-24-2005 10:38 AM      |       Joined:  Nov 2004  Posts: 90    Senior Member (75+ posts)   |           Senior Member (75+ posts)    Joined:  Nov 2004  Posts: 90  |    Dear Mike,
  I too was very sad to hear of the death of your sister, Gina. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take care....
  Shelley        
Caregiver to husband, Ron. Throat cancer, Stage II. No Chemo or Surgery. Completed 35 Radiation Treatments in November 2004.
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