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Gary #86961 12-30-2008 02:15 PM
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For even more reading see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionizing_radiation

I hope that nuclear physisist is retired! What a nightmare

One of the coolest experements in high school physics was with a small radioactive sample (of what I don't remember) in a container chilled by dry ice. You could see fog trails left as the particles were emitted.

I'm afraid this thread is now officially hijacked.



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Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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I rest my case about "the guys in RED" and IMO Markus should be at least PINK.

BTW, I felt like I was cooked like a hot dog and I swear I thought I could feel heat. I was told I rec'd or was to have received 72 gys and they boosted my node area due to my 2 biopsied positive nodes.


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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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Wow, flashback to Physics 101 (with a twist, of course)!


Catherine

2mm tumor excised 09/23/2008 (floor of mouth)
SCC (superficially invasive, well-differentiated)
Stage 1, T1N0M0
01/2009 and 01/2010 - PET/CT clear
Four and 1/2 years - NED!
"Detection can be easy, treatment is not!"
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I think I am going to quit answering questions on the boards.... I just realized how dumb I really am. There are some really smart people here. No matter what color they are. Let's see, I'm no good at the warm and fuzzy posts, so that leaves me with stopping fights and handling the crazies that occasionally stop by.


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Aw nuts, Brian, you're our fearless leader in all of this! In my opinion, you're the guy in Hero Colors.


Stage IV SCC lt lateral tongue, surgery 5/19/08 (partial gloss/upper neck dissection left side/radial free flap reconstruction) IMRT w/weekly Cisplatin & Erbitux 6/30/08, PEG 1 6/12/08 - out 7/14 (in abdominal wall, not stomach), PEG 2 7/23/08 - out 11/20/08, Tx done 8/18/08
Second SCC tumor, Stage 1, rt mobile tongue, removed 10/18/2016, right neck dissection 12/9/2016
Third SCC tumor, diagnosed, 4/19/2108, rt submandibular mass, HPV-, IMRT w/ weekly Cisplatin, 5/9 - 6/25/2018, PEG 3 5/31/2018
Brian Hill #87023 12-30-2008 11:42 PM
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[quote=Brian Hill]Let's see, I'm no good at the warm and fuzzy posts, so that leaves me with stopping fights and handling the crazies that occasionally stop by. [/quote]

BUT, Brian!!!

You do this sooo well!! grin

I think the other members do a good job with the "warm and fuzzy posts", and you are certainly competent at "stopping fights and handling the crazies that occasionally stop by".

In addition, your posts share with us some of your vast knowledge and insights into this disease. This information is priceless! I don't think we expect (or want?) you to try to be "warm and fuzzy"!

Please stay healthy and happy,
Catherine


Catherine

2mm tumor excised 09/23/2008 (floor of mouth)
SCC (superficially invasive, well-differentiated)
Stage 1, T1N0M0
01/2009 and 01/2010 - PET/CT clear
Four and 1/2 years - NED!
"Detection can be easy, treatment is not!"
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Well this thread has wandered far away from Geri's post.... Let's give it back, Some people have really urgent dan IMPORTANT questions....


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I'm not so sure about that "stopping fights" thing but you definitely are superb at handling the crazies. Also your posts are just as informative as the other Guys in Red so don't sell yourself short.


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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I know who the red guys are...but where and who are the aqua blue(Global Mod) and the green(Mod) guys?


Mr. Blue, Mr. Red, Mr. White, Mr. Pink...This reminds me of that movie "Reservoir Dogs"

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7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better
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Pink? David! smile

should we get this thread back on track?


Partial glossectomy (25%) anterior tongue. 4/6/07/. IMRT start @5/24/07 (3x) Erbitux start/end@ 5/24/07. IMRT wider field (30x) start 6/5/07. Weekly cisplatin (2x30mg/m2), then weekly carbo- (5x180mg/m2). End of Tx 19 July 07.
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