#70030 02-18-2008 11:43 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 Gold Member (100+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 | I was just thinking about everyone and had a few minutes. My little boy has proven to be quite the time taker. It has been over a year since I started treatments and 5 months since my clear scan and I feel really good. I'm getting ready to go out and try to make my 2 mile running goal. I hadn't ran in 15 years and after just 4 runs I am at 1.8 miles. Obviously I am in much better shape than I was even before my cancer dx. Not nearly as big and muscular but now a lean and sculpted fighting machine. Ha Ha. I was just thinking about the times we spent together over the past year and wanted say hello to everyone and that I have kept everyone in my thoughts and prayers. I've committed myself to walk the full twelve hours in our relay for life this year. I'm confident I can do this. Not bad after the past year. I am truely blessed and humbled by my 2nd chance at life. Many Thanks and I pray for health and help for all. Hopefully one day soon I will make the big changeover to broadband and I can visit more often. The way it is now it's an event just to check my e-mails. I hope everyone has a peaceful day. Lee
Lee, age 33, stage 4a, T2N2bM0, Tumor left tonsil (removed), 2 left side nodes removed (poorly differientiatied)total of 3 nodes involved. Treatment IMRT x33/ 2x Cysplatin completed. Good Health and Good Help to you.
Lee
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Congrats Lee and I hope we read each others' posts for many years to come.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 | Great news,Lee. I am running more now than I was before treatment. Going through this treatment makes us realize we are tougher than we think! Stay well!
Left tonsil SCC, HPV+. T2N0M0. Tonsillectomy 3-07, bilateral radiation, cisplatin 3x, Tx completed 6-06. Clear PET 4-01-2008.
Thyroidectomy 5-9-08, resulting in permanent surgically-induced hypoparathyroidism and adrenal problems. Bummer.
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Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 167 Likes: 1 | Great news Lee and good to hear from you. Try to keep in touch a little more often. 
Bill B. Dx 10-16-06 Stage 4 T2N2bM0 SCC Left Tonsil,3 nodes. 1st tx 11-28-06, last tx 1-8-07. 3x Cisplatlin, 5fu pump, and Doxetaxel. Modified neck dissection,20 Nodes removed, all clear 02-21-07. HPV+,33 IMRT start 3-22-07 70GY,Completed 05-04-07 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Member | | Member
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 | Congratulation - I just entered the Forum this evening and am reading some of the experiences. I also was diagnosed 3/07 with SCC of right tonsil - spread to 3 lymph nodes - right neck - had neck dissection 5/07 and radiation treatment - completed 9/07 and returned to work 12/07 - I'm also feeling really good and have a pending appt for another PET scan. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | OP Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 168 | Good to hear from you all. I made my 2 miles that day. I guess it's nice to have more respect for my body. I'll try to get back more often Bill. Kukie good luck on the PET. I have one in a month and I feel good about it. Girlcat keep runnin! Talk to everyone soon.
Lee, age 33, stage 4a, T2N2bM0, Tumor left tonsil (removed), 2 left side nodes removed (poorly differientiatied)total of 3 nodes involved. Treatment IMRT x33/ 2x Cysplatin completed. Good Health and Good Help to you.
Lee
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 | Will do. Completed 7 miles yesterday. I haven't run that far since 2003.
Left tonsil SCC, HPV+. T2N0M0. Tonsillectomy 3-07, bilateral radiation, cisplatin 3x, Tx completed 6-06. Clear PET 4-01-2008.
Thyroidectomy 5-9-08, resulting in permanent surgically-induced hypoparathyroidism and adrenal problems. Bummer.
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