#3675 09-15-2004 12:52 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP  Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Hi all
Getting excited? The target shooting as a planned event didn't get done this time, but that's not to say a group of us could't go down there and fire off some rounds on Saturday anyway.
I'll do another post with contacts, etc, rooms to go to, re-view the schedule. Still planning silent auction or raffle, it'll be a surprise (to me also).
I do have a question, I have some mail from a G. Knight that I haven't matched up with a person from the board. If you've sent me a check and G. Knight is on the return address, please drop me a line so I can match you up as being paid.
To answer Danny G's question about living in China and having a Houston address, I use a mail forwarding service in Houston, collects my mail then forwards it to me in China.
Ony a week and a half (this time next week I'll be in Vegas already) Get ready for the Hokey Pokey
O proud left foot, that ventures quick within Then soon
upon a backward journey lithe. Anon, once more the gesture,
then begin: Command sinistral pedestal to writhe. Commence
thou then the fervid Hokey-Poke. A mad gyration, hips in
wanton swirl. To spin! A wilde release from heaven's yoke.
Blessed dervish! Surely canst go, girl. The Hoke, the poke --
banish now thy doubt Verily, I say, 'tis what it's all about.
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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#3676 09-15-2004 01:57 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 153 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 153 | hi Bob, man you had me wondering what chemo had done to my brain... so i checked it out... again http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/hokey.htm enjoy the dance, cu, larryb | | |
#3677 09-15-2004 02:32 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 | Hi Bob,
I'd be interested in the target shoot, never having fired at anything before. Shooting at cancer sounds like a good way to vent.
Looking forward to meeting everyone. - 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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#3678 09-15-2004 02:55 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Great Post Larry!!!
I laughed out loud for the first time in quite some time.
Thanks, Danny Boy
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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#3679 09-16-2004 12:02 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 | Our taxes paid for THAT!
I like the idea of shooting at cancer too - we need to find someone who needs treatment -any volunteers?
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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#3680 09-16-2004 05:44 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 139 | Loved the "Hokey Pokey"........got my dancin' shoes on!
Thanks,
Judy U
Judy U
Stage I SCC floor of mouth, left radical neck dissection 8/03
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#3681 09-19-2004 04:47 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 | Good Evening all,
I have a couple of thoughts, I am fairly bad with names (just ask Greg) I would like to apologize up front if I don't connect a "real" name with an OCF name wen we meet! I hope someone is bringing name tags for sure.
Second, I will be checking in early Thursday. I will ask the front desk if they can keep a list of OCF arrivals so we could get in touch with each other even before the Friday night event.
I am looking forward to our meeting!
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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#3682 09-19-2004 04:58 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | I've been holding off posting this cause it just makes me feel so sad. I can't make the reunion and I can't express how upset I am about it. But, I had to make a tough choice and, though it makes me sad, I feel I made the right one. My daughter, Mercedes, turned 14 on the 17th of this month and asked for us to rent out a speed boat for her party. We did this but the only weekend this month that was available is the 26th. I know we need to always look ahead, but I admit that I look at my kids birthdays like it might be the last one I share with them. This one is important to me.
I will be there in spirit, thinking about you all every minute of each day. And I will be there next year, no matter what.
Have a good time, laugh loud, laugh often, hug, and make memories. I can't wait to hear all about it. I predict that Mark will be the life of the party.
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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#3683 09-20-2004 06:08 AM | 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'm even worse on names. I hope the guy bringing the name tags puts both the real name and the OCF name on the tags or I'll never connect anyone.
My husband and I are also arriving on Thursday on a 3:00 flight from JFK. Gonna miss ya Minnie but your daufghter only gets to turn 17 once. Enjoy her party.
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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#3684 09-20-2004 07:08 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 546 | Hey all Vegas bound people, This is probably really superficial, but........ I know Vegas is generally a casual jeans, shorts and t-shirt kind of place. For Saturday night, though, are you guys planning on dressing up? If so, I hope not too dressy. Maybe casual dressy? I don't want to look too out of place, but I was figuring on a nice blouse and slacks. And Greg says he's planning on jeans and a nice shirt. Just wondering if we will look like hicks from the sticks next to you all!  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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