#90087 02-15-2009 03:54 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | I am 3 years past treatment.  Now seem to be having problems with digestion system.  Not sure why as yet.. I have went in for CT Scans for abdominal area. Have not heard back as yet. Looking for parcel blockage, lesions, anything that will account for the discomfort. Symptom's are: Nausea, vomiting, esophagus spasms, constipation, bloating, abdominal extension. Your guess is as good as mine?? I was just wondering if anyone else has had this after treatment? If not, I guess I am the only unusual one here... ha ha Thanks.. Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Diane,
I hope that this is not related to our Tx as I'm coming up on 3 years real soon. Please get to the bottom of this really fast.
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: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | David, I have received my report on CT SCANS. It is not related to cancer. So happy about that!! It did cross my mind at the time!! That is why I wanted a CT Scan done. As far as I can see from the report, we are looking at mild diverticulitis and IBS and possible Kidney stone in the making. So will have to monitor food intake and fiber to see what is activating it. Could have been caused by introducing to much fiber all at once. Gee, your damned if you do and damned if you don't!! ha ha. I am doing better this week. Thank God. It was very debilitating when it was in full swing!! take care... Diane
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | PS. David
Congratulation on your 3 years coming up.. It does feel good.
2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | David,
I don't want to take over Diane's thread but CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so happy for you. 3 years is great accomplishment
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: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Suz,
Not to soon. It won't be 3 until Aug but I wanted to get a jump on things just in case I had something else to look forward to.
DM,
Glad it's not cancer for both of us. Now go eat some wood.
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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