#3655 09-09-2004 04:02 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Hi All Just a reminder, the date of the OCF Gathering in Vegas is getting close, like 2 weeks from now. I know that for sure because the hotel is bugging me for the next payment on the banquet  For all you latecomers banquet is at the Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Sept 24th and 25th. Kind of a low key affair, Friday night is an informal welcome and get together, Saturday night a buffet dinner more getting together, hopefully some words from Brian, Some other board members, and who knows what? At this point we have RSVP's from about 40 people, about 19 paid thus far. (Hint Hint, keep those checks coming, they're what I"m using for confirmation for final tally to the hotel) As far as lodging, I'll contact Imperial Palace tomorrow morning my time to see what the status of rooms are, the reserved room block expired Aug 25th. Hotel reservation number is 800-800-2981. Tell them you're with the Oral Cancer Foundation, hopefully they won't charge you extra. Checks for the Banquet can be made out to me, Robert Szabolcsky, and mailed to Robert Szabolcsky Apt 1219 14781 Memorial Drive Houston, TX, 77079 Please put your name on the return address so I can track who I've recieved checks from. If you have any questions, you can contact me at [email protected]I know the timing of this isnt' all that good considering the mood of the board, but Dinah had put a lot of work in on the banquet, originally arranging the hotel, catering and banquet rooms, and I'm sure she wants this to be a big success. If you think she's tough in this cancer fight, you should work with her on a comittee. She really keeps you on the straight and narrow!! I want to take the time to thank her now for all the help and work she put in. Thanks Dinah. Best to all Bob P.S. By the way, if you RSVP'd that you were planning to come, and things have changed and you aren't going to make it, please let me know that to, even if you haven't send funds yet. That way I can keep better track of things. I know for me long term planning is what to have for dinner tomorrow night.. Thanks Bob Thanks...
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#3656 09-09-2004 07:02 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I guess I can't procrastinate any longer. We are already in a different hotel down the street (at least I was able to negotiate the same rates) Check for 2 (Gary & Leah Allsebrook) is in the mail.
See you all in Vegas.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#3657 09-09-2004 12:28 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Ha, I've SAID that before.....
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#3658 09-09-2004 01:00 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 | Gary,
What hotel did you end getting a reservation at? The Imperial was full when I called and I was unable to find a comparable hotel that would give me a similar rate.
Thanks, Sheldon
Dx 1/29/04, SCC, T2N0M0
Tx 2/12/04 Surgery, 4/15/04 66 Gy. radiation (36 sessions)
Dx 3/15/2016, SCC, pT1NX
Tx 3/29/16 Surgery
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#3659 09-09-2004 03:38 PM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Sheldon, I booked at the Imperial weeks ago, but when I was looking for flights, I noticed a lot of good air + hotel deals on sites like Travelocity, Expedia, Side Step, etc. Might be worth a look-see. Also check out sites like www.lasvegas.com. They list specials for various hotels, shows, etc. Also www.hotels.com. Might want to check where the hotel is located, too, because some are pretty far from the Imperial. I believe it is near the center of the Strip. Of course, if you don't mind the distance between hotels, you can get a better value at a hotel off the Strip. 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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#3660 09-09-2004 03:44 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | I called the Imperial Palace this morning my time and they were full for that weekend. Rosie's link should be pretty good. If anyone finds any good deals it would be appreciated if you post under this thread to help others out.
Bob
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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#3661 09-09-2004 04:22 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 | I'll be looking forward to meeting you Sheldon, and I hope you bring the mandolin! PS to everyone: since my wife can't make the trip I may have an extra bed (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas) 
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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#3662 09-09-2004 04:24 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 | I just had to book an outrageous airfare because I had to wait until the last 14 days. Anyway count us in for 2. Putting check in mail tomorrow for Eileen and Charlie Burrows. Hope to see you all barring hurricanes and 90 year old parent disasters. Don't know how you caretakers do it.
See ya in Vegas.
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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#3663 09-09-2004 09:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | We booked a room at the Bourbon Street, 1/2 block from the Imperial. http://www.vegas.com/resorts/bourbonst/
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#3664 09-10-2004 05:50 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I might add also that I looked at all of the cheap fare sites, such as expedia, travelocity, cheapseats, orbitz, etc. (and they were not cheap). I booked, on line, direct with Southwest. It was $100 cheaper than the cheapest deal and the flights don't have multiple stops and aircraft (like a 2 hour layover in LAX and having to get on a different carriers aircraft). It would have been cheaper to have booked 21 days prior but oh well - That added about $100.00 total to the bill (for 2 tickets).
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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