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Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 | I already have a suction machine, and you're right, it's a life saver. I had one the first time around also, and found it extremely useful.
SCC lf tonsil. Tx started 03/07/07,39 rads,8 docetaxel & 4 bevacizumab. Re-occured 02/19/08 back of throat. Tx35 rads 8 chemo. Tx started 05/05/08. PEG re-inserted April,2007.
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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | Rob never had any options when his reoccurance happened pete,so i guess the very fact that you have, means the doctors are optomistic of a good result.
You know the script this time and should be armed with the knowledge you need to get through this second round of treatment,and although it may be tougher i am sure it will be worth it.
good luck
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: May 2007 Posts: 104 | Agree w/ Nancy. Get it! Go Pete Go! 2 weeks behind you already! Notice any changes yet?
Jordan's Mom. Linda
She fought the fight with courage, hope and dedication. Ten months of battling tongue cancer. They thought they had it after each treatment. Not to be. Christa died at 32 y/o in Nov. '07.
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Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 | No real changes yet, but yes I do kmow what to expect adn am not sure whether that is good or bad.
Got some good news on Tuesday, from the RO. The original prognosis had been 35 rad tx, he said he cut that to 33 with the possibility of going lower, depending on how I respond. Every little bit helps.
Whatever the number, I will get through it.
SCC lf tonsil. Tx started 03/07/07,39 rads,8 docetaxel & 4 bevacizumab. Re-occured 02/19/08 back of throat. Tx35 rads 8 chemo. Tx started 05/05/08. PEG re-inserted April,2007.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | You'll be finished before you know it. Lets pray this kills it all forever.
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: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 | That's the goal. I must keep my eye on the prize.
SCC lf tonsil. Tx started 03/07/07,39 rads,8 docetaxel & 4 bevacizumab. Re-occured 02/19/08 back of throat. Tx35 rads 8 chemo. Tx started 05/05/08. PEG re-inserted April,2007.
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Joined: May 2007 Posts: 104 | Pete, You hang in there. Day at a time and reach for the hope and strength to get to the end of this treatment with success. We're rooting for you!
Jordan's Mom. Linda
She fought the fight with courage, hope and dedication. Ten months of battling tongue cancer. They thought they had it after each treatment. Not to be. Christa died at 32 y/o in Nov. '07.
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