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Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 346 | OH I will be thinking of you. You have been so kind to me. Just thoughtful words mean so much anymore from people who understand. I just took it one day at a time but my husband was at my side all the time. He is getting tired of me know I think, even though I am back at work. He is depressed and I am so happy to be here. I don't understand about spouses and friends. They are unpredictable, but I am so happy you have a daughter that cares so much for you. Thank goodnes. So I know you miss your other signifigant friend, but get through this first. You must come first right now. I am walking out of depression and literally walking everyday and taking vitamins and smiling and praying so much. I will pray for you and be thinking of you Mr. Jim. I so wish we could all meet each other some day. All of us oldsters!
Take care!
Debbie
Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | The signifigant other is history,, My daughter is my buddy like my 2 sons are. I have my best friends in here. I don't understand the the spouses and friends either LOL.. They just don't know what we go thru with this disease. I do think it would be great if we all could meet someday. U take care too..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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 | Jim: just wish we lived closer, cause we'd be right there with the rest of your family....Praying HARD for you, buddy!
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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Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | Jim -- Just a quick note to let you know that this Buckeye is thinking of you and wishing you nothing but the best. Stay strong!
Jeff
SCC Right BOT Dx 3/28/2007
T2N2a M0G1,Stage IVa
Bilateral Neck Dissection 4/11/2007
39 x IMRT, 8 x Cisplatin Ended 7/11/07
Complete response to treatment so far!!
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Wishing you well as you head off tomorrow. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 681 | Jim,
You are in my prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
We all need you back on this board ASAP!!
Malka
SCC stage II Partial mandibulectomy w. neck dissection- July 2005. Renal cancer w. partial nephrectomy-Jan 2004. Breast cancer discovered in routine mammogram. Successful lumpectomy, sentinal nodes clear, RT only-2008 Reconstruction of mandible w fibula free flap-Jan 09. TORS removal of begnin pappiloma from esophagus-2010. Masectomy,rt breast 2013.
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Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 794 | Hi Jim, Thinking of you today. Looking forward to hearing more as to how many cycles of Erbitux? Curious since that is what my mom had. I think you'll be following her route...if that is the case, you'll fly right on through! Of course you might face a bit of turbulence along that path but you're a strong fighter, you'll be terrific! Mom said if you have any questions, give us a call! Love, Donna
Donna
CG to Mom, dx 4/25/07 with tongue cancer,T3N0,tx began 7/6/07, 31 tx's of IMRT, 8 cycles of Erbitux. Brachytherapy, surgery, left neck dissection and temp trach placed all on 9/17/07, trach removed 10/17/07. ORN of jaw, late effect of radiation symptoms. **lost my beautiful mother on 5/5/11.
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Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 | hey thanks my grandpa doesnt know that i have one of these yet but my grandpa is jim and we all appreciate your support | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | "OCF across the pond" Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Hey Meg and welcome.You are very lucky to have such a wnderful Grandpa,and he is lucky to have such a thoughtful grandaughter..
cherish him,he deserves it
love liz
Liz in the UK
Husband Robin aged 44 years Dx 8th Dec 2006 poorly differentiated SCC tongue with met to neck T1N2cM0 Surgery and Radiation.Finished TX April 2007
Recurrence June/07 died July 29th/07.
Never take your eye off the ball, it may just smack you in the mouth.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | What a surprise to see my Grandaughter Meagan posting in here LOL Meg you have made pappy very proud of you. You are the 1st of all the grandkids or even your dad and AUNT Lori or Uncle Ryan. I luv ya kid.
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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