#83700 11-07-2008 03:14 PM | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 | Hello: I work as a casting director in NYC and we are looking for survivors of Head and Neck Cancer for a commercial that will be shooting in New Jersey around December 2nd. The commercial will focus on people's stories and will show those who have prevailed. Brian Hill kindly granted me his permission to post here. The audition will be held in NYC on Wednesday, November 12th. The reimbursement fees are $574.00 for the day plus travel and expenses. There will be residuals as the commercial will be playing around the country. The commercial is for a really good cause, related to a particular chemotherapy. I cannot disclose the company or drug at this time. However I have discussed it with Mr. Hill, and he approves of my soliciting individuals here. He only other option will be to use professional actors, and he agrees with me that actual survivors will add a credibility to the effort not obtainable through any other method. If interested please contact me at [email protected]Thank you for letting me post. Caroline
Last edited by Brian Hill; 11-07-2008 05:24 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 66 | I think this would be a great opportunity to show the real "us," scars and all, even if it is for a commercial pharma company - it is a chance to again put a real face on the disease.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I got a call to come to the office. I asked just where is it located. Philadelphia is the location. I had to backoff for right now. I'm having too many problems at the present time.I really would like to do this for all of us.
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: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 66 | I understand there are several casting people around the country looking for individuals. There may be more than one casting location.
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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Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,301 | Tempting with travel and expenses covered. Would be a little costly to cover mine 
History Leukoplakia bx 8/2006 SCC floor mouth T3N0M0- Verrucous Carcinoma.
14 hour 0p SCC-Right ND/excision/marginal mandibulectomy 9/2006, 4 teeth removed, flap from wrist, trach-ng 6 days- no chemo/rad.
6 ops and debulking (flap/tongue join) + bx's 2006-2012.
bx Jan 2012 Hyperkeratosis-Epithelial Dysplasia
24cm GIST tumour removed 8/2013. Indefinite Oral Chemo.
1/31/16 passed away peacefully surrounded by family
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 309 | are survivors eligible if they did not use the chemo being portrayed?
Rita - Age 44
wife, mother of 4 - ages 3,16,21,24 & grandma to 1
(R upper) Maxillectomy 8/8/08 - UW / Seattle, WA.
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"Those who think by the inch and speak by the yard, should be kicked by the foot."
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I wish I could come and take part in this. I have 4 apointments this week and on Wed the 12th, I have an appt with my Oncologist and after him, with a surgeon about an enlarged prostate. Always something going on it seems. Monday is with VA and Tuesday is with eye Dr.
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: Aug 2008 Posts: 531 | I think you should take part in this too Jim after all the original glow in the dark human with a hairy tongue quite the story....
Seriously if survival is the game you are a pro!!!
Dianne..treatment at cc at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario...insulin dependant, Surgery Sept 8/08 Tracheotomy,composite resection and bilateral neck dissection, left radial forearm free flap... T2N0 squamous cell carcinoma. No radiation A little over 2 yrs clear YAY
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Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 66 | It's about survivorship. That is the point, not a specific chemical even though the company makes several. If you don't call and ask questions, you won't know the details... I don't have them. The clock is ticking on the opportunity.
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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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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 531 | Ok I will try this again I have tried to post 3 times and my pc is acting up....
There are so many survivors with wonderful accounts of strength and courage. So much determination and caring. So many very talented medical teams. If this is just a commercial it is opeing a whole new world. I think it should also include the care givers and their journeys. But it is not up to me
In my city there is a local journalist who survived tonsil cancer and she has really educated a lot of people on oral cancer and this week is doing an hour long interview telling her fight. Detection and awareness of oral cancer is growing. Even my physiotherapist has never worked with someone who has had my surgery although she knows someone who has. People are becoming more and more aware of Oral Cancer. This is what is needed to save people from having to endure some of the treatments needed to survive.
Dianne..treatment at cc at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario...insulin dependant, Surgery Sept 8/08 Tracheotomy,composite resection and bilateral neck dissection, left radial forearm free flap... T2N0 squamous cell carcinoma. No radiation A little over 2 yrs clear YAY
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