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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Hi Liz,
I was afraid that the medical community would side with its own, but I think you got this guy enough bad publicity to 'put a real hurt' in his practice. Hopefully he is not the only dentist in that town so people have a choice.
As to the arrogance of this guy to sign a sworn statement that it was healed and then back down when he got caught, it would make me so mad that I think I would file the civil suit just to further damage his reputation. How much will it cost both physically and financially to file the civil suit if you lose it? If you decide to pursue it, I would go in expecting to not win any settlement, but to a least show what a liar this guy is in addition to incompetent.
You did good. Time to get on with your life. Hope the counselling helps.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,940 | I was contacted by the radio station that did the awareness interview with me a few weeks ago.I went in this morning and recorded a spot for tomorrows news bulletins,and i didnt pull my punches.Yes Eileen i am as mad as a hornet,and i will not let this go.The lawyers who prosecuted the case have gone back to the GDC who instigated the conduct committee hearing and they are challenging the determination.so for now we wait and see.
The story is global and if you google his name there are now two pages of news items regarding the case,so at the very least he has achieved a level of notoriety he may not have expected.
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Remember the Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease so go for it Liz.
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: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | Brilliant Lady
You are doing so well.. I am proud of you, no I correct that, we are all so proud of you..
What ever the outcome, you will be able to look back and say no-one could have done more.
Sunshine.. love and hugs
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Liz,
I am, to say the least, in awe of your strength of character. To have gone through this aweful (..the only word that I feel describes this) situation and still push forward is amazing to me. I read the news article and the decision and am unimpressed by the decision and the lax sanctions imposed on this individuals liscence to practice.
You know my heart and prayers are with you.
Please know we are all here to lean on and support you.
I have had you in my thoughts and Irish prayers for awhile (the big ones) and still do.
HUGS!
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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