#4324 11-28-2004 05:43 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 261 Gold Member (200+ posts) |  Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 261 | Vent, scream, cry, whatever you've got we'll take it & will be here for you. I am sorry & wish you peace. Erik
dx 2/11/04 scca bot T3 IU 2B MO poorly differentiated, margins ok, 3/16 modest, jaw split, over half of tongue removed, free flap from left forearm - finished chemo & rad treatment 5/20/04
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#4325 11-29-2004 01:45 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 | Don's Jeepster, my prayers are with you both and your families.
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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#4326 11-29-2004 04:51 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 382 Likes: 3 | Jeepster-My heart and prayers go out to you. You are never alone, we are always here for you. All of us with cancer know the hardest job of all is the caregivers. Our pain will finally end in peace, but you are left dealing with the memories. Hold on to the good ones, the laughter and joy you shared together. And take care of yourself. 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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#4327 11-29-2004 06:09 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 22 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 22 | Jeepster,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you...
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#4328 11-29-2004 09:00 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Jeepster
Memories are a precious part of everyones life, hold on to them tight..
You will walk in sunshine again, I promise
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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#4329 11-29-2004 09:39 AM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 218 | J,
I am so sorry to hear about Don. You both never stopped fighting. I dont know what else to say but I am sorry. Sometimes no matter what we do its not enough. I wish we knew more about this fucking disease. God it pisses me off so much.
Chrissy and I will pray for you.
Sorry again.
Robert
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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#4330 11-29-2004 10:15 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 116 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 116 | Jeepster
So sorry to hear about Don. This disease is unbelievable. Please take comfort in knowing all the support, concern and help we all on this site offer. Hopefully that will help you deal with you loss. Remember you will see Don again when its your time many years from now. Take praise in remembering you will see him again.
SCC R-Tonsil T2 NO MO Dec 2003. Completed IMRT Radiation only to tonsils(72Gy) and neck(55Gy)March 04. Detected at age 50.
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#4331 11-29-2004 11:42 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 | Jeepster,
I am so sorry to hear that Don lost the battle with this horrible disease. I feel your anguish in your post. Hold tight to your memories and remember to also celebrate his life while mourning the loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family and remember, we are all here when you need help.
Take care,
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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#4332 11-29-2004 01:39 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 217 | I could not bear reading your devastating message, Jeepster. Please know that Don will hear all the words in your heart - and you will feel his love reaching out to you.
I can only hope the love we feel for you in your time of need will comfort you.
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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#4333 11-29-2004 02:10 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Dear Jeepster
Condolences to you and your family. Don was a fortunate man to have had such a loving partner and carer during his illness.
You will always be part of him and he of you. I send love for you both from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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