#7997 08-03-2006 02:14 PM | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 18 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 18 | I only posted a few times, but wanted to let you know that my wonderful brave mother in law passed on this morning, after nearly a 7 yr battle with oral cancer 3 times, esophageal once, and 3 go rounds with skin cancer on the cheek that finally had the terminal oral cancer.
Such an incredible lady, to the end. So very thankful that she lived with us the last 4 yrs, and ever so thankful that her pain is over, and she is at peace with the Lord.
Thanks much for the support, the tremendous information network, and to all of you who care and help those dealing with such a dreadful disease.
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#7998 08-03-2006 02:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 | Heidi, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Michele
Michele, caregiver to husband, Jesse, SCC diagnosed 1/5/06 unknown primary, lf neck mass >6 cm. Chemo (Cisplatin 2x; Carboplatin & Taxol 2x) & XRT radiation 39X ending 4/4/06. Rad neck dissection 8.5 hrs 4/13/06. 30 HBO treatments Fall 2006.
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#7999 08-03-2006 03:07 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Heidi, you and your husband must truly be very strong and loving people. Caring for your Mother-in- law for 4 yrs. was testiment to your love for her. It's good to know she is pain free and at peace now. Amy
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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#8000 08-03-2006 04:48 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 35 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 35 | Heidi,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. It sounds like your mother-in-law was a real fighter. What an amazing gift of love--to have cared for her these past 4 years. I hope you'll stay in touch and let us know how you and your family are doing.
Charlotte and Tom
Caregiver and wife of Tom: SCC BOT, mets to neck, T4. Dx 3/03: multi-drug chemo, IMRT, Tx 9/03, No surgery.
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#8001 08-04-2006 03:10 AM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 14 Member | | Member
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 14 | Dear Heidi, You really made a difference in taking care of her! My prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy
Diagnosed in October 2005. 35 weeks of radiation and 3 chemo treatments. 6/21/06Right partial mandibulectomy in the right mandibular gingiva. T2, N1, MX Postive Margins. Aug. 06 came back and now passed away 4/8/07
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#8002 08-04-2006 09:59 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Dear Heidi
Please accept our condolences on the loss of you mother-in-law...she was lucky to have you as a daughter.
Marica ans Pete
Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!
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#8003 08-04-2006 09:59 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Dear Heidi
Please accept our condolences on the loss of you mother-in-law...she was lucky to have you as a daughter.
Marica and Pete
Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!
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#8004 08-06-2006 05:36 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Heidi,
I offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law. She is such a warrior for all she had to endure and she was so fortunate to have you on her journey. I ask for continued healing, comfort and peace for you and your family. May your heart always be filled with love.
With love and best wishes,
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#8005 08-07-2006 11:16 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Dear Heidi
I am so sad to read of your mother-in-law's passing. I send condolences to you and your family. She is now at peace.
With love from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#8006 08-08-2006 08:41 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 36 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 36 | You have my deepest condolences.May she now rest in peace.
The Outdoor Texan
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