#8191 08-26-2006 12:50 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP  OCF Founder Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,912 Likes: 52 | I would like to applaud a significant achievement by the premier poster on the OCF board, Gary, as he passes the 2000th posting mark since he began helping others here. Not one to make lots of quickie "wish you well" posts, Gary offers well founded, science based answers to wide and diverse topics, showing a depth of experience and knowledge unequaled by anyone else on the board.... myself included.
If he does not have the answer, he is wiling to do the research to find the answers needed, and his replies are 99% of the time strong, unbiased, useful information. His dedication to help others seems without limits, and few days pass when he has not come to the aid of someone here. We all owe Gary a great deal, not just for his tireless efforts on behalf of strangers, but also for the example that he sets for all of us in dedicating a portion of his life to be in service to others. The foundation and I personally wish to thank Gary for his dedication and continued involvement. His desire to ease an emotional or physical pain, provide answers that help people make informed decisions, and bolster someone at their emotional limits, exemplifies what is best in human nature and public service.
Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
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#8192 08-26-2006 02:32 PM | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 284 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 284 | Thank you Gary for being there to help when I needed it most during my mom's tough times.
You are awesome!!!!!
Dani
Originally joined OCF on 12/12/03 as DaniO or Danijams
Dani-Mom SCC BOT & floor of mouth surgery-recur then surgery/rads & chemo completed 3/04
surgery 11/06 to remove dead bone & replace jaw w/ leg bone & titanium plate
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#8193 08-26-2006 02:40 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 218 | Congratualtions Gary.
You are a source of valuable information and good common sense to so many of us on this board. Thanks for your dedication and hard work. Two thousand posts is an extraordinary accomplishment. Best, Sheldon
Dx 1/29/04, SCC, T2N0M0
Tx 2/12/04 Surgery, 4/15/04 66 Gy. radiation (36 sessions)
Dx 3/15/2016, SCC, pT1NX
Tx 3/29/16 Surgery
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#8194 08-26-2006 02:41 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | This is a congratulations and thank you that is truly well-deserved. Gary, there have been SO many times I've gotten really good information from your posts that I wouldn't have known otherwise. Thank you thank you thank you for all your hard work.
Nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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#8195 08-26-2006 06:09 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 928 | Way to go GARY.... I am of the wellwishers brigade who feels free to be that because of folks like Gary who can give the most startlingly clear information.
We would be lost without you Garry and we appreciate you a LOT!
Many Thanks
Marica
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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#8196 08-27-2006 01:19 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Congratulations Gary.
That is awesome. I've been watching your number climb towards 2000 for almost a year and a half and often wonder when you have the time to sleep.
You seem to be the type of guy that will be embarrassed by all the kudos. It is well deserved and you are much appreciated.
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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#8197 08-27-2006 11:26 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 | Thankyou Gary for your thoughtful and hearfelt postings. You were an inspiration when I first visited the board as an ill and uninformed patient. Congratulations. Love from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#8198 08-27-2006 12:06 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 136 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 136 | Congrats Gary,
your input has helped many of us and i know that when i see your name, i take time to read.
may your ink well run on for years.
cu,
larryb
'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.
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#8199 08-27-2006 12:58 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 251 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 251 | Gary, I want to add my thanks for all you do.
Anita
Husband Dx 12/02 Stage 4 Tonsil Cancer T1N2bM0; surgery, radiation, chemo 1/03 - 4/03.
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#8200 08-27-2006 04:34 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 | Gee, let's not have Gary's head swell too much~ After all, he still chooses to live in California and he disabled graemlins, but he does know more than most us of us can assimilate in hours of reading ,  . But last I heard he is keeping his wife happy cause he does lots of stuff around the house.I hope you can Keep it going, Gary. We have all benefitted so much from your contributions and caring. 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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