#84220 11-15-2008 07:26 AM | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,082 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP  Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,082 | I admit it. I am an anniversary junkie. I am powerless over my vision of my life as an exciting adventure - replete with multiple occasions to celebrate.
I posted here about my one year anniversary of STARTING radiation treatment and celebrating by stepping off a plane to Rome with my wife (a world class CareGiver), the first step in getting to Venice for a romantic Gondola ride on her birthday.
I didn't post about our 25th Wedding Anniversary celebration this last Wednesday, although in retrospect I should have done so to give HOPE to everyone here who can not eat a thing and has to drink six Ensure a day because they vomit up two, that YES, you will be able to eat a real meal again.
As my signature line indicates, Today is the official one year Anniversary of FINISHING Radiation Treatment.
A Heartfelt THANK YOU to Brian Hill and the entire OCF Forum gang for having a place to share - with the only people who truly understand.
KEEP the FAITH - Peace and Love
65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Congrats Charm!!
You made my day with your wonderful news!
You have no idea how much your good news lifts my spirits and warms my heart. I am so happy for you and your family that you have made this milestone. We don't tend to have a regular flow of good news here so when we get it we relish it.
Your sense of humor is in line with Jim, Jerry, and myself. A little left of center but a driving force that I'm sure in some way helps us along.
I bet that a year ago you didn't think this day would come and a year seemed so far away.
You made it my friend; you are a survivor, a member of an elite group. I hope you continue to stay active on the site and help those who find it.
I will keep you in my prayers and wish you the best.
Cheers,
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Way to go. Year 2 will blow by and you will likely see even more improvements.
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: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Good job Charm.. You use that humor like myself and Dr Mike do. LOL Like they say.. leave them smiling and it seems you have. Good Luck
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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