#56152 02-28-2005 11:35 AM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 | diagnosed with tumor on vocal chord 12mnts ago. i had radical radio therapy ,every thing was going fine,untill 8 weeks ago when i went for monthly check ,ent specialist spotted swelling on same vocal chord he said it looked suspicious took me in hospital for biopsy possibly reoccurence of tumerit turned out false alarm i was estatic to say the least 4 weeks on, went today same ent check,specialistsees another swelling only this time on wind pipe . ihave been breathless since finishing radio therapy.but this past 2 weeks it got worse i was being treatted for chest infection iwas going to bahrainfor a well deserved holiday two days time doctor has advised me to cancelhe said if i fly it would be terminal.iam now going back to hospital for ct scan i week today after thats done they are taking me in hospital again for some kind of op . this entails putting me to sleep ,but waking me again half way through to test my breathing ,could poss awake with trache any one had this procedure done toldit best i can regards maz | | |
#56153 02-28-2005 01:03 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 | Oh Maz, I am so sorry to hear your news. I can't help with your question but wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and I am hoping for a positive outcome for you.
Love and light from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#56154 03-01-2005 03:57 AM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 108 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 108 | Dear Maz; My heart goes out to you. Many of us on this board know so well the lead-like drop of bad news in the pit of our stomach. If you can try to think of this surgery as a war won, the victory you can have through early diagnosis and treatment of a recurrance.
I carried my primary around for a long time before I sought treatment..it didn't hurt and I was busy and happy. Since entering treatment, both radiation and surgery have added a lorry load of discomfort and other physical challenges. Do I regret it? Most definitely not; for without treatment I would not be alive now. Knowledge is our friend not our enemy.
Please ask your Doc as many questions as you need to, it's their job/vocation to help you understand what's ahead.
I hope for peace to accompany you on this next stage of your journey.
Fran
SCC Base of tongue diag. April 04 Stage IV, mets to rt. neck multiple nodes 35 rads+8 boosts First recurrence Jan05. Rt.rad neck dissection Feb02/05. Recurred with bone mets in neck July 05.
Committed to survival with dignity.
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#56155 03-01-2005 01:01 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Dear Maz
I also have nothing of any help to tell you , I just wanted to let you know we are all sending many positive vibes and best wishes your way.
Take Care
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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#56156 03-02-2005 05:00 AM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 | thanks for ur kind words it is agreat help if someone even bothers to read post.will keep u all informed either way it goes
regareds maz | | |
#56157 03-02-2005 10:06 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 90 | Dear Maz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope everything turns out OK. Please keep us posted. We care.
Hugs,
Shelley
Caregiver to husband, Ron. Throat cancer, Stage II. No Chemo or Surgery. Completed 35 Radiation Treatments in November 2004.
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#56158 03-02-2005 11:26 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 | GOOD NEWS THIS A.M. TAKING ME IN HOSPITAL 8TH MARCH 1DAY AFTER CT SCAN THEY TOLD ME IF BREATHING GOT WORSE RING 999 I DID NOT FANCY WAITING FOR SIRENS AND BLUE LIGHT SO I AM WELL PLEASED KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED BREATHING REMAINS STABLE prayers needed pls regards to u all maz | | |
#56159 03-03-2005 01:56 AM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 482 | maz, you are in my prayers that this will turn out to be easily treated.
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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