#5671 07-10-2005 03:24 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 | I was looking back through some older post and I found something you posted not to long ago.
"The start of any journey begins with one step, The longer you travel this journey the more positive about it you become."
I know right now You are having a hard time with what the future might hold, but you have given so much to everyone here I only hope you realize how much that means to us. I remember soon after my mom was first diagnosed, she was doing some research online and she came across this place, she called me and told me about it and she told me about this guy that told his story and was soooo positve about everything. That person was you. In all that she was facing when she spoke of you, you gave her that hope that all would be ok. Even though she didnt post, she was a very faithful reader when first starting treatment. After awhile i just printed positive post out for her to read.
Danny u have given so much and i hope that u will stay strong and fight this disease. I came across this and thought of you.
Hold on. When the day isn't going the way that it should; when there are too many clouds in your sky; when the path you walk along takes a turn for the worse... hold on.
When something you're working on doesn't work out; when it seems there are less smiles than frowns; and just when things seem like they're about to fall apart... hold on.
It's okay to get discouraged, but don't ever give up. The sun is always up there...somewhere shining in the sky.
Reach out and do your best to chase the clouds away. And remember that every tomorrow is a whole new opportunity to begin anew in the light of a brand-new day.
Just hold on..and good things will surely come your way.
_Collin McCarty
Danny we are all pulling for you, and here for you. Thank you for all you do!!!
Was Primary caregiver to my mom who had stage IV, SCC, Supraglottic with Mets to 4 nodes. Diagnosed Feb 04, died unexpectedly from complications from treatment December 17, 2004.
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#5672 07-10-2005 04:32 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 | I was reading through Dan's blog last night and got hit with a wave of emotion. Your post, Karenmm, is incredibly sweet. Danny Boy, you're loved by everyone! The care, love and support that you've given all of us is amazing. We're here for you if there's anything you want or need.
Dave
Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC. Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13. Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.
Died 10/13/15. What a long and difficult journey.
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#5673 07-10-2005 05:58 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 85 Senior Member (75+ posts) | | Senior Member (75+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 85 | I agree! Thank you Karen! Danny, take each day as it comes and keep hope and love in your heart. I am praying for you and a cure DAILY!!
Love, Brenda
T1N0M0 Partial Glossectomy 2/04, Recurrance w/ another P.G. 5/04. IMRTx33 7/04-9/04. T2N2M0 recurrance in throat, 11/04.
2nd tumor 1/06/05, Chemo 1/11-05 Died 02-16-05 Wife: Brenda
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#5674 07-10-2005 06:32 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 Likes: 1 | "I always hope that by sharing a vision I'll gain other souls as allies." John Nichols
Danny, you have done that for so many of us and will continue to do so I pray. Your vision for us all has been one of Hope -- you have given us that great gift. We now share your grief but we will not lose our vision of Hope.
Be well. Zenda
12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base. Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel. 2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.
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#5675 07-10-2005 06:58 AM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
-Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
It is dark now. Well hello..... window.
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#5676 07-10-2005 01:38 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello All,
This past week has been the lowest point in my two year battle with this horrible diaease. I am trying to climb out of this pit i'm in. I will not tell you it's easy. I am trying my best to do so and all your replies to my news certainly
helps a great deal.
I am humbled by all the replies to my news. I really am just an ordinary guy who was lucky enough to stumble upon The Oral Cancer Foundation after dx. There were so many members who helped me I can't name them all without being afaid of offending someone I forgot. I blame that on chemo brain.
Some of the older posters have much more medical knowledge about oral cancer than I. I try and post from my heart and offer support to newcomers who are so afraid as they start there journey. I never fully realized the impact my postings have on people. I thank you all for supporting me and letting me know I am not forgotten.
Love Ya All, 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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#5677 07-10-2005 03:35 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 | Danny Boy,
You are NOT "just an ordinary guy"! I haven't been here long, but it doesn't take long to find that out.
I was so glad to see your post. Now I know that the fight has begun.
Good luck.
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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#5678 07-10-2005 03:40 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 | All you can do is take this one day at a time, with each day hope that it will get easier.
I know that dark pit u r in and its not a fun place to be. I remember it all to well.
Please try to pull yourself up and fight this. We are all here for u!
Was Primary caregiver to my mom who had stage IV, SCC, Supraglottic with Mets to 4 nodes. Diagnosed Feb 04, died unexpectedly from complications from treatment December 17, 2004.
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#5679 07-10-2005 03:59 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | Silly man. Of course you are not forgotten. We are, each of us, unique and what we have to offer the world is unique as well. You were "led" here for support and then you gave support and now you need it again. Don't you see Danny....it is all in the "grand plan."
I am praying for you everyday. May your Angel wrap you up in comfort.
Blessings and faith,
Barbara~
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#5680 07-11-2005 07:14 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Danny
You ordinary ?? I don`t think so!
Sometimes Danny a heart can be so full you just don`t know how to express whats in it.
When I see the expressions of love and support you receive on this forum ..I tell myself that`s one Helluva guy!
This bloody disease aint gonna get you anytime soon...you have way too much work to do on here.
Lots of love
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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