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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 309 | Jim, as much as i have read concerning what you have been thru - i don't think i know of anything that could or would beat you! you are amazing and by being such, you are such an inspiration! - someone clear in Ohio can be such a blessing and uplift to a lil gal in WA state ... technology has opened up avenues of support and meeting people that are so helpful BUT technology does not make your personality be what it is, and for that we have only you and your creator to thank - so i said all that to say - Keep on keepin on Jim and thanks for everything you have done for all of us here by your insight and inspiration! I pray you are blessed over and over again for your contribution in peoples lives.
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: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | I am finding fiction books that seemed new to me at first are actually ones that I have already read but don't remember -- They are all books that would have been new when I was getting and recovering from radiation, so I likely picked them from the library's New Books shelf.
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Rita, you have me almost int tears here. I am too sensitive and some words can get me started.. Thank you many times over for the kind words. LOL and Pete,, quit stealing from the library . She mad me a lil sad and you gave me the smile back. Thanks you 2 wonderful people.
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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