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#5945 08-25-2005 12:26 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 54 Supporting Member (50+ posts) |  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 54 | I am only 7 months from surgery. I visit usually a couple times a week, but very seldom post because I don't have the knowledge and experience that many of you had. I also didn't undergo any rad/chemo, so I have very little to offer in that department. I am SOOOOOOOO thankful that I found this site and to all of you for the advice, suggestions, and support, in one of, if not THE, most difficult times in my entire life. You are all a blessing and I wish each of you the very very best in your future health and wellness.
Rick T
Stage II SCC(T2N0M0). Dx:Jan.05 Surgical removal w/Neck Dissection (nodes clear) Feb 1,2005.
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#5946 09-19-2005 04:24 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 162 | This is an older topic, but I felt compelled to post an answer to the original question. Answer: I tried to be a regular particpant and hung in there with the best of intentions for a while. But as we continued to lose friends and fellow victims to this disease, I just couldn't take it anymore -- the loss, the sad stories, my own unrequited anger at this monster whom at best, we fight to armistice only. For me the grief was too overwelming because it hits so close to home. I guess I'm not as tough as I thought I was. But I do check back from time to time and I will definately answer any and all private emails directed to me.
Much love and respect to you all!
-Brett
Base of Tongue SCC. Stage IV, T1N2bM0. Diagnosed 25 July 2003.
Treated with 6 weeks induction chemo -- Taxol & Carboplatin once a week followed with 30 fractions IMRT, 10 fields per fraction over 6 more weeks. Recurrence October 2005.
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