#60819 05-10-2007 01:50 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | OP  Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 | Hello Everyone, I wrote awhile ago about throat bleeding 5yrs. after BOT treatment.
I had an MRI done at UPMC which showed no sign of cancer. Since then have gone to HUP in Philly where I had biopsy that found cancer cells in two spots. I've 3 DRs. that will make joint effort to get me through this and am hoping for the best.
The reason I'm writing is my oldest Brother who was in donercyle accident 1 yr. ago has MRSA and is coming home to visit Mom on her day.
I'm wodering if, since I recently had biopsys taken, I should keep my distance from him??????
Has anyone here had a problem with MRSA or any other Staph infection?
Luck and best wishes to all of you
Marlene
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#60820 05-11-2007 04:35 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | What is MRSA?
Your question should be directed to your three docs.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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#60821 05-11-2007 07:48 AM | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 525 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 525 | Marlene Your answer can be found here. But follow Davids advice also. Just to be sure. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa.html
DX 3-21-07 L tongue,SCC Stage IV (T3N2MO) TX Slash/Burn/Poison Method.
***Rapid Aggressive Recurrence 8-4-07 with same DX/TX. Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh. Never Give Up! ****UPDATE**** Our dear friend Petey passed away, RIP 9-2-07
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#60822 05-13-2007 01:28 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | OP Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 | Thanks for you advice and info. I will be keeping my distance from Brother today.
Luck and best wishes to you all
Marlene
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