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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Thanks for the updates. Im sorry to hear things your dad is still struggling. The time after treatments end is the hardest time. I ended up in the hospital myself twice, once during treatment and once after treatment was over. I know your dad had a hard time or it. I was one of those that struggled too. Hang in there, it will get better. In a couple weeks your father will improve and come out of the tunnel. That usually happens 2-4 weeks after treatment ends. I will say a prayer for you, your mom and of course your dad.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 179 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 179 | Christine, thank you! I know we are in for a long road ahead. But that doesn't make it any easier, ya know?  I appreciate all of your kind words and helpfullness. You have been wonderful to me!
Dad: Age 65 Heavy smoker/drinker. Biopsy-No surgery. Cancer base of tongue/throat. "Invasive Squamous Carcinoma RRT" --Beginning 1/9/08: IMRT treatments (5X/wk),chemo pills (4/day) and Chemo IV (once/wk) PEG tube inserted 1/25/08. Treatments ended 2/26/08
JUNE 30, 2008 Officially CANCER FREE!!!
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Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 57 | LD,
It's hard. I know. Find the blessing in each day. My prayers are with you.
Brother diagnosed SCC August 2005, radiation and chemo- 2 rounds, total glossectomy Sept. 2007, passed away May 21, 2008
"Everyday is beautiful" he stated on a cold and foggy Chicago winter day.
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Has your father improved at all? Does he do the overnight feedings now? I know right now really stinks, but in a couple weeks he will feel much better. Push the nutrition and water, I know its really hard to do but it will make a huge difference in his recovery.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | |
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