#4309 11-27-2004 07:56 PM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 | just want to say hello. I am a 51 yr old male, in reasonably good shape, live in the Baltimore area 9maybe that is half my problem) I just finished an unsuccessful shoulder replacement, an am beginning treatment shortly. No doubt i= I will beat this, as I must get ack to treating my shoulder. GO Ravens!  | | |
#4310 11-28-2004 03:54 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Hey Cave, welcome to this site. I live in Bel Air, lived in Owings Mills for around 10 years in the early 80's! GO RAVENS!!!!!Take Care, hope your treatment goes well for you! Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#4311 11-28-2004 10:25 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello Cave and welcome to the Oral Cancer Foundation!!!
How does one have an unsuccessful shoulder replacement? In your profile you have oral 3. Where was your primary tumor located and what kind of treatments have you had?
Nice to see the attitude about beating this. It will serve you well in the months ahead. Wishing you the best.
(Go Pack Go)
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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#4312 11-28-2004 11:19 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Hello Cave
and Welcome, just you keep that great attitude ..it really does help.
look for all the great advice that is here for you.
Keep us up to date on your progress.
Cheers
Marica
Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!
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#4313 11-29-2004 01:52 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 | Cave, welcome to the site. Sorry you need to be here. Keep up the good attitude and work hard to beat this disease. Where are you in your treatment?
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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