#90051 02-14-2009 10:44 PM | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | All,
I have been wrapped up in the trials and tribulations of my family in the last few months and have neglected the wonderful people on this site. I have recieved many e-mails asking if all was OK and it is, and Thanks.
I have spent many hours by my sons side while he was in hospital (major issue that focused my attention to my family), reorganizing my business, and starting over but all the while I was worried about the people on this site that I was neglecting. That is when it occurred to me that we all have responsibilities and commitments that are the priorities in our lives. I was worried about all the individuals on this site that I have come in contact with and the new people I have missed, the friends I have made who I could have helped, and the advice I could have given.
Life has settled down now. I read the whole site since I was last here and everyone is OK. Now I know that Brian has made a fail safe system of support. When one person is absent the others step up and fill the void. Don't get me wrong, I am not that egotistical to think that my short abscence would affect the site or that my contributions or lack there of would hurt people, but am glad that the system of support works the way it should.
I'm back and better than I ever was before. Thanks to all who were concerned about my abscence. My son, Liam, is doing well and will soon return to his normal 12 year old self.
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: May 2008 Posts: 357 | Dr. Mike -
I'm a sporadic visitor here, so I didn't realize you had problems. I'm glad Liam is doing better and that you are back on track.
Your return, however, gives me a chance to thank you for the support you gave me when I first joined this board. I was scared, anxious & wishing I never developed this thing, but you provided me with a calm voice of reason I so desperately needed.
I'm glad you're back.
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: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | Thanks Marlene,
"calm voice of reason", Wow, I'm happy that you could apply those words to me.
I hope all is well in your world, all 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: May 2008 Posts: 357 | OK -
Dose of reality - lol.
My Pet was clear & surgeon doesn't want to see me for 6 months, so I'd say things are going well, even though my middle name is Anxious.
Stay well -
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Welcome back Kotter your knowledge is very important and I missed it for sure.
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: Aug 2008 Posts: 716 | Welcome back Dr. Mike! And I'm glad that everything is going well...
Cheers
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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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | Hi Dr. Mike,
I haven't had the pleasure of talking to you before. I look forward to hearing your words of wisdome!!
Suzanne
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Hey Mike,
I have been scarce here myself. Was looking for your email or a phone call, but stumbled across this post tonight. I rarely have had the time to make it past the first forum lately. I guess dentistry, family and a million other things keep on piling up.
I glad to see you back and that Liam is doing well.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 756 Likes: 1 | Dr. Mike,
I'm glad to hear your son is doing better. You owe us no apology for being with your son -- that is where you should have been.
I wish him continued good health, and I'm glad you are now back on OCF.
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0
Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV-
Surgery: June 2005
RT: Feb-Apr 2006
HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105!
Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010
Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia
Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia
Dental issues: 2013-2022 (ORN)
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