#49015 12-13-2007 05:59 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) |  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I hope you didn't hurt buzz too bad yet. LOL. You are a great couple and I admire you for you courage and stamina. Barb, Samantha and I stppoed to eat this evening after she bought a new car. While we wer eating or at least I was trying to eat, Barb noticed my tongue was red on the tip and the rest of it was white. It has been hurting like all get out so when I got home I looked in the wirror. The right side has a fairly good size lump on it and is swollen. I hope I hear the results of the PetScan I mailed monday and soon. If not I will call the Dr tomorrow tomorrow. I'm no candy butt but it sure has me worried. Keep up the good work you 2 .. Jim
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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#49016 12-14-2007 03:56 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Jim...I know it's likely to be a long weekend, but Monday will be here 'fore you know it!
Hoping and praying for the best!
Keep us posted, 'candy ass'....lol
Lois & Buzz in NC
CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!
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#49017 12-17-2007 04:08 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Dec. 17: Buzz went to surgeon today to have the remainder of staples removed from hernia repair site. Another 3 oz. fluid drawn. Follow up on Friday.
Jaw is still painful, but the swelling appears to improve ever so slightly. Weight still at 160 lbs., now drinking Carnation VHC in addition to Boost and three healthy meals daily.
Tomorrow is Buzz' 77th birthday! We are SO thankful for every day we've been blessed with these past seven months!
To all of our forum family: Hang in there! and continue to remember us in your prayers...
Lois & Buzz
CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!
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#49018 12-17-2007 04:31 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 | Happy Birthday, Buzz.
Hope you guys get a chance to celebrate tomorrow.
Happy Holidays.
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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#49019 12-17-2007 04:53 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 |
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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#49020 12-17-2007 11:34 PM | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 632 | I'm sure the birthday celebrations will be all the sweeter for what you've been through!
And a big Thank You to you Lois for keeping the rest of us going even through all this!
Brenda x
Brenda in UK--Diagnosis 30/5/07--undifferentiated carcinoma in right jawbone and muscles. Stage 4
6/7/07--new diagnosis primary is in lung. Finished 4cycles of palliative carboplatin/gemcitabine
therapy September 07
Now dying to live!
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#49021 12-18-2007 05:37 AM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Happy Birthday Buzz.. Do you get to give him a birthday spanking Lois? LOL it might get you in trouble by turning Buzz on. Have a great day and make it special. Lois, lungs show something, Dr said don't worry about it. There is something showing in my throat tho. Will keep you updated. Tha "candy ass" Jim LOL
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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