#4299 11-24-2004 03:01 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Ok, since it's already Thanksgiving Day over here and I'm getting ready to bail out of the office for Turkey Day dinner with about 20 other expats, I thought I'd take the opportunity to wish my OCF Friends a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Take care all and God Bless 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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#4300 11-24-2004 03:22 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Bob, thanks for starting this thread. Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone else at OCF.
I remember that the first holiday season after I finished cancer treatment seemed incredibly difficult in so many ways -- but having been through that experience has made me appreciate these holidays (and the family time that comes with them) that much more.
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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#4301 11-25-2004 12:54 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | Platinum Member (200+ posts) Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 | Happy Thanksgiving! I knew it would happen. As our family joined hands around the table (there were only 20 here this year) to say grace, I was unable to get the prayer I had thought about for a week out of my mouth. I think everyone understood - - of all the earthly blessings we've been given, having Tom here and recognizing the gift of family are the very best. I thought of all of you - all over the world - for I give thanks especially for you. Tom ate a little bit!  Joy, Joy. Nicki
Nicki, wife of Thomas dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.
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#4302 11-27-2004 05:11 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 104 Gold Member (100+ posts) | Gold Member (100+ posts) Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 104 | Happy Belated Thanksgiving, Nicki, I remember a very similar incident on my first Thanksgiving. Where I was, had a tradition of everyone at the table would express what they were thankful for and I was loaded for bear. I was 9 months post surgery and about 6 months post Rad and I had a very looooong list of people, pets, inanimate objects, nature, etc. that I was going to talk about. When it came my time to speak, I opened my mouth and froze, then the floodgates opened and I had leave the table for a few minutes. The next Thanksgiving, I was more than able to get my list of thanks out and with a big smile on my face. Jack ++++++++++++ Dx 1-15-97 SCC rt. tonsil & lymph Stg IV, Surgery 1-23-97 tonsillectomy & mod radical neck dissectomy right side, Radiation both sides 35 trtmnts | | |
#4303 11-27-2004 12:39 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | Platinum Member (200+ posts) Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 | You know, Jack, I'm a pretty emotional person to begin with - and I'm beginning to feel the pressure of having to be up-beat and confident and happy all the time when around family and friends (and especially Tom.) I was so very thrilled Tom wanted to have all the family that could be with us at our home, which is the usual place for big celebrations. I held a happy face and attitude all day, with that one exception. I know that Tom could not have gotten one word out for himself - - - in recent weeks he has been just too emotional, and I am looking forward to that day when he can look back and vocalize all that he is feeling inside. It would do him a world of good - - and I can guess your heart filled to overflowing when you were able to tell everyone what was in it! God bless you and may you continue on a healthy road! Nicki PS - Tom felt well enough to accompany me to church tonight  First time in quite awhile, and it felt wonderful having him with me, my parents and one of my children  Such little gifts are HUGE.
Nicki, wife of Thomas dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.
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#4304 11-27-2004 06:30 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 | Thanks Bob, and happy (late) Thanksgiving to all.
Bob did you get my pictures?
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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#4305 11-28-2004 12:58 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | Yes Mark, I'm just terrible at sending mails the last few days. Shot of the Jag on in front of the fall trees made me a bit homesick for home and fall colors. 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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#4306 11-29-2004 04:58 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. The group pictures from the OCF reunion are up on my frig so you all were given a few prayers while I buzzed around making the turkey and fixens. Had much to be thankful for, especially for the energy to actually cook the dinner this year!! May the reason for the next holiday season touch you all. 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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