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Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 21 | Michael,
Jerry has had his 4th rad today all is well.He has had alot of heart burn and indigeston in the week.It never use to bother him.He said his throat is getting sore but he is still able to eat.LPN is a practical nurse.I worked in varies fields of nursing but never oncology.My ms is relapsing. I was just diag in Dec. I was wondering why I had gotten so clumbsy in the last year or so.I still get around I am a little slower and watch my steps. I stay real tired.As far as my mother vascular demntia is caused from small strokes she was never aware of.Her memory is fading.Even with all this we have a happy household.We will all survive this one way or another.You must always keep a positive attude.That is the most important thing.
Good luck with your surgery you will be in my thoughts and prayers
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#45563 06-28-2005 02:26 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Michael,
Good luck tomorrow.
My prayers are with you.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#45564 06-28-2005 03:06 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | Good luck tomorrow Michael. You will be in my prayers. I am glad you made the decision to start the fight. You can do this. We are here rooting for you.
May God send you a rainbow of healing,
Barbara~
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#45565 06-28-2005 04:28 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Wishing you good luck tomorow Michael!!!
Many prayers and good positive thoughts coming your way.
The start of any journey begins with one step, The longer you travel this journey the more positive about it you become. Reading about the treatment may prepare you for what might come. Going thru the process is an individual thing. We all react differently to similier treatment. I'm hoping you have few side effects from your treatment.
Best Wishes, 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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#45566 06-28-2005 04:33 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | Nelie,
You are correct that it will deepen your relationship with your husband, and it is very rewarding.
Michael,
Many prayers with you tomorrow.
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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#45567 06-28-2005 05:33 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 349 Likes: 2 | Thanks for all well wishes!
I'll chat with you all after my surgery!
The Dr changed the surgery to 11:30 AM now, so we have to leave at 5:00 AM (UUgh!)
Hugs to all!!
- Michael
Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.
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#45568 06-29-2005 12:06 AM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 20 Member | | Member
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 20 | Best wishes for tomorrow. | | |
#45569 06-29-2005 04:41 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 80 Likes: 1 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 80 Likes: 1 | Michael
Good luck, you will be OK. I was stage IV tongue and 2 nodes. That was four years ago, and I am still going strong. Keep that chin up and go into this fighting. Lots of Love your way
JOAN
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#45570 06-29-2005 08:31 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Michael, Good Luck with everything, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I too, like Joan, had stage IV tongue cancer and 2 nodes. That was 3 years ago and I am still here!!! SMILE!! Take Care, 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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#45571 06-29-2005 09:49 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 | Hi Michael,
By now your surgery should alsmost be over. Hopefully Seth will post something tomorrow to let us know how it went. You've been in our thoughts all day. Hope it went well.
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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