#3486 08-29-2004 05:20 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1 | My name is Mike Furlich. I am the husband of Lynn who recently passed away on July 23, 2004. I have been meaning to go this forum and read through some of the posts about Lynn. I have also been meaning to provide you with an update about our family. I apologize for taking so long. It is a difficult transition to try and fill the shoes of someone like Lynn.
As I suspected, Lynn seemed to touch many lives here. I am not surprised. This has been a pattern in her life. I think this was clearly evidenced by her memorial service. I thought the service went pretty much the way she would have wanted it. It better had because she planned the whole thing. Back in April when we got her CT scan that showed the lung mets, she took it upon herself to make mine and the rest of her loved one | | |
#3487 08-29-2004 06:21 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Thank you Mike, for taking the time to let us know how you and your family are getting along. As soon as my eyes are dry, I'll see if I can write more.
Thanks again.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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#3488 08-29-2004 10:31 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | God Bless you Mike
Thank you for sharing such a special time with us, don't forget your own courage which shines through on your post. I'm sure the road ahead will have some bumps, but please remember we are always here for you, we are not part of your family, but YOU are part of ours. may you soon walk in the sunshine again.
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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#3489 08-30-2004 01:02 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Mike,
Thank you for writing to let us know about Lynn's last few weeks. Like Mark, I couldn't hold back the tears when I read your post, especially when I thought about how much help Lynn had provided to so many people here.
Please continue to stay in touch with us.
Cathy
Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989
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#3490 08-30-2004 01:27 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 | Mike, Bravo to you all. I'm sure the Lord is holding Lynn's hand as she looks down at all that she touched and smiles.
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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#3491 08-30-2004 04:05 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 642 | Mike,
Thank you so much for sharing your family's and Lynn's experiences with us. Lynn was a special and very caring person. Lynn emailed me and we discussed several issues regarding oral cancer, feeding tubes, etc. You were obviously a great husband and you are a great father, and although Lynn's loss will be felt forever, I know that the children are in wonderful hands with you.
I also appreciate your frank description of Lynn's passing. Although many of us may face the same fate one day, it is eaiser, speaking for myself, to not think about it. For me at least, it was very informative and, of course,very touching.
Thank you and take care,
Danny G.
Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.
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#3492 08-30-2004 04:07 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Mike-
Thank you for sharing - your love for Lynn certainly carried her through the painful end of this dreadful desease. She was very fortunate to have you by her side. I will pray for you and your little ones to find peace through all you have endured. She's singing with the angels, free of pain and watching over all of you. 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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#3493 08-30-2004 06:08 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 | Mike,
Thanks. My wife and I cried very hard when we read your post. But are very glad that your had the courage to write it.
Lynn was one of, if not the first person I ever talked with out here at OCF. She was always upbeat and positive and I knew I had a friend after the first time I talked with her.
I wanted to let you know that my wife and I are very sorry for your loss. We have 5 children under the age of 10 ourselves and try not to think about what you are living through right now.
Please dont hesitate to contact me if you need anything.
Thanks,
Robert & Christine Hamilton
SCC 1.6cm Right Tonsil 10/3/03, 1 Node 3cm, T1N2AM0, Tonsil Removed, Selective Neck Disection, 4 Wks Induction Chemo (Taxol,Cisplatin), 8 Weeks Chemo/Radiation (5FU,Hydroxyurea,Iressa), IMRT x 40, Treatment Complete 2/13/04.
41 Years Old At Diagnosis
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#3494 08-30-2004 07:52 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 116 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 116 | Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for sharing your story of Lynn's final days. She certainly was a remarkable person. I know it must have been difficult for you to let us in on those emotional days and weeks at the end of her life, but it really does help to talk. Sometimes people worry about bringing up Scott and his death around me; I guess they are afraid to "upset me." But I NEED to talk about Scott, not only of the good times but also all of the horrors we faced together in the end.
I told him a few days before he died that I would carry his love in my heart forever. We cried and held each other. In the end, love is all there is.
I'm glad you had Lynn in your life, and I know her love will be with you and your children forever, too.
Christine
Wife of Scott: SCC, Stage I retromolar 10/02--33 rad; recurrence 10/03--Docetaxol, 5FU, Cisplatin; 1/04 radical right neck, hard palate, right tonsil; recurrence 2/04--mets to skin and neck; Xeloda and palliative care 3/04-4/04; died 5/01/04.
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#3495 08-30-2004 09:06 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 | Mike,
Thank you so much for sharing the rest of Lynn's story. My deepest sympathies and much respect.
-Brett
Base of Tongue SCC. Stage IV, T1N2bM0. Diagnosed 25 July 2003.
Treated with 6 weeks induction chemo -- Taxol & Carboplatin once a week followed with 30 fractions IMRT, 10 fields per fraction over 6 more weeks. Recurrence October 2005.
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