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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | The MRI's were clear - no "areas of interest". I don't know how much of a fighter I am but I am under strict orders from my wife that I can't die yet ;-)
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 163 | Congratulations on that Gary. your wife sounds like my kinda gal.I know just how she feels! Whew.....
Take Care
Marica
Caregiver to husband (Pete) Stage IV Base of Tongue. Dx 04 2003 Chemo/Radiation no surgery.. doing great!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 718 | Great news, Gary! My husband has the same strict orders. 
Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.
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Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 199 | Gary, I'm sure you are feeling big relief - glad that the MRI was negative
Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!
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Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | Great news Gary!! You bring lots of hope to many here, and calm nerves that would otherwise be frayed beyond repair. After my 1st post-treatment scan was kind of iffy, and while the results of the 2nd scan a couple of months later were pending, my wife said something to the effect of "That scan does not DARE come back anything but clear." If you saw the look in her face, she meant it, too! 
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: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | Kerry, I am at 2 years too. I had Ct scans done. My next scan will be in 6 mo. If you are uncomfortable with just the scope & Chest X-ray, then let the Dr. know. It is unfair to be mentally upset, we go through enough. Just tell him you would feel much better at this point if a scan was done. Gary, Glad to hear the good news. The 2 year check seems to be working for a lot of us, so far. Take care Kerry and don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Diane 
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | I believe that the 2 year mark is significant because if a recurrence was to occur, in the original tumor bed, statistically it would be in the first 2 years (95% I believe - 80% year one and 15% year 2). At 2 years I began to worry more about locoregional and distant metastesis and wanted more scrutiny in areas other the H&N. Unfortunately there are no NCCN guidelines for followup for locoregaional or distant mestastis screening. This affects what insurance companies are willing to pay for what and HMO's are willing to do. There are exceptions - some doctors will order them, espcially the PET or PET/CT. Most likely it will be your MO or RO and most ENT's or H&N surgeons don't prefer scans.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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"You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Congrats Gary, Hope to see you here on your 10th anniv. too.
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: 64 | HI GUYS NOW I NEED some advice im waoiting on my pet scan thursday they move it up a month they saw a nodular on my vocal cord .im just 6 mos out of tx. idont know how to ask thiswhen does accancer metasias would you know
Lolita - Stage 1, no node involvement, no distant mets. 6 weeks of radiation plus 6 chemo treatments, one each week.
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