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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 357 | OK - enough is enough! Geez! Someone would think you like your docs, or something. You are a drop of Pxxx in the vinegar - & I mean that in the nicest way.
Hang in there!
Marlene
Marginal mandibulectomy 6/17/08 resulted in DX of Stage I SCC - gingiva (3 mm) right mandible, buccal side. Clear margins. Occasional social drinker. Smoked last cigarette in 1979. Clear pet: 12/08; 7/20/09. Yay!
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Update from Scan,, My prosate is enlarged and I have an appt the 24th . PSA is 4.95 which is a little high . The anneurysm is 5.5 and just a tad large, Dr is checking this very close. Man I hope not that again but if it is, I will survive.
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,357 Likes: 5 | Wow. Some people look for a spot on earth to put their foot which has not been touched by any other human. Your doctors must be looking at your wonderful form and looking for a medically untouched spot!
We KNOW you can get through whatever the world throws at you Jim and we (your angels.....remember?) are here to watch over you and hold you safe. Keep that sense of humour in tact and keep posting.
(((((((((((((JIM))))))))))))))
Donna
Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 531 | There is not much more that I can add to what Donna has said but Jim whenever I start having pain or feeling a little down I think of your battle and realize I can do it too!!!
Thanks folks and keep going Jim they will get it right yet!!!
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I'm going to help educate those Drs LOL When they get finished maybe they will all know their anatomy LOL
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 2007 Posts: 580 | Jim,
I felt like educating my Dr's about anatomy at times on more than one occasion. My sarcoma was in my right thigh so on every test and visit after surgery when they said my leg was OK they wanted to check my prostrate, let their residents check my prostrate and let a few student nurses experience the test as well.
Don't get me wrong I'm open to second opinions but, there are limits!
I started referring to my doc's as; Dr. Ben Dover and Dr. Phil McCrevice.
You have a sense of humor and attitude that I have admired from the first time I read one of your posts. It will at minimum keep your docs on their toes.
I keep you in my thoughts and prayers Jim, as always.
Take care my friend and best wishes.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Oh boy!!!! Just as things settle down there is always something else. Jim as I always say, you sure deserve a break and it seems like you never get one. You are right saying you will survive. You went thru whole lot of torture already, enough is enough!!!!! Get better and stay that way. I think Im just gonna always keep you in my prayers. 
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I like the names you gave your Drs and I can see the student nurses as you bend over for their pleasure. Where do you come up with htose names? They are good ones for sure Dr Mike. AND thank you Christine, Donna, Dianne and everyone else. Have a great day and keep those smiles.
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 2007 Posts: 580 | Jim,
Don't get me started...I have many names that are much more offensive than that. I regularly enter ficticious patients into my office computer to make sure my staff are diligent in contacting patients. Naturally me being me, I use names that will stand out to me when I look through my monthly reports.
Paging ...Dr. Moorehead...Dr. Craven Moorehead.
OK I'm done. (Someone, Brian or Gary, won't like this.)
Apologies in advance.
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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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 |
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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