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Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 | Liz-Good Luck! You will be strong and confident-this I know for sure.
Sue
cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Liz,
I think it's a clear cut case of malpractice and he should have his liscense revoked, at the least.
I think you are doing a great thing in persuing this and perhaps indirectly, helping to save someone's life.
Good luck with the proceedings.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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I just got a call from David to say he is in hospital and cant come with me ,so as is my "new normal"i must do this alone.
But as i explained to my elderly mother last night when she got upset,i am not alone am i?I have Robins spirit and your support with me in my heart,and i know it will make me as strong as i need to be.I need to do this for all of you who are doing the very best you can with the hand you have been dealt.
I will have my laptop with me on the train and in the hotel so i will look forward to keeping in touch,and i will be home tomorrow night.I have been told i can sit in the court after i have given my evidence,which i will do until its time to get my train back in the late afternoon.
Bob - i am honoured to have received your marine blessing,this is one war i intend to win!!!
all my love to each and every one of you,and my prayers for our friends in New Orleans
liz
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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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Liz:
You can do this! You are a very strong woman and will see this thru for your husband. Everyone here at OCF is right behind you. Best of luck!!!!
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: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | Liz -- Bravo for following through on this!! While the system for these sorts of things is far more streamlined in the UK than it is here, it is still no insignficant task to take on a professional while still going through your own personal recovery.
An insipiration to all of us, and we will be there with you.
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Go get em Robin. I hope you own that Dr and all he has when you are thru with him. I tried to sue Ohio State but it seems they passed a bill making it next to impossible to sue anything State owned in Ohio. I tried every Law Firm in the book and all said the same. Ohio is too hard too win against now. Get em Tiger
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: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | thanks Jim,and evryone else
this is purely a professional conduct case no money is involved,although i have the option to sue him afterwards.
if he is found to have committed gross professional misconduct,he could be suspended or struck off.
I am on the train now and feeling very nervous.
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 221 | Hi Liz,
I'm thinking about you and hoping for a good outcome.
Love,
Joy
CG to Father, 75 yo with SCC of the mouth; upper maxillectomy and neck diss. performed on 5/23/07. Father also suffered heart attack during surgery and now has CHF. RT complete on 8/28/07. Cancer back 11/27/07. RT and Chemo to start on 12/17. Cancer back 6/17/08. Finally at rest 08/08/08.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Liz, we are all on the train with you. We are going to watch you get justice.
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: Jan 2004 Posts: 316 | Liz,
Sending my best wishes for a just result.
Love Tizz
End of Radiation - the "Ides of March" 2004 :-)
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