#9172 01-10-2007 04:32 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) |  "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Eileen,
I'm so sorry to hear this news, after what you've been through the past few years. However, I'm glad his treatments were able to give him some additional time with his family. It's been said here many times, and it's still true -- every day is a gift.
Cathy
Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989
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#9173 01-11-2007 03:06 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Eileen, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing....God Bless, Love, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#9174 01-11-2007 08:50 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | Eileen,
I am truly sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My tears of sadness turned to smiles of warmth as I read your post and the incredible strength you have shown me as well as your amazing way of looking at parts of the journey that many would be angry about and finding that bit of light in even the darkest of times. I was especially touched at how the time you and Bob had of late was not clouded by the devestation that accompanies the news of recurrence.
You were truly blessed by the chain of miracles in your life just as I have been blessed to be part of the journey with you and Bob. May your heart always be filled with His love and may your memories be filled with the joys of life you and Bob shared.
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#9175 01-11-2007 09:34 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 51 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 51 | Eileen,
I am sorry to hear of your sad news. I agree with Ed that at least the last few months were filled with hope and not dread-each new day we are all here is a day of hope. Be well
Sarah
Sister is Stage 4 DIAG 9/06 Tongue/Tonsil /T4N1MO - BOT -right lateral/crossed midline-42 X IMRTS/ Carbo/Taxol for 7 weeks- finished treatment early 12/06-no trace to be found 1/24/07 Recurrence 12/09- rad neck and partial gloss 2/10
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#9176 01-11-2007 09:36 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 378 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 378 | Dear Eileen,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob and admire your strength and grace in handling all of this. It sounds like you had a wonderful marriage and that you are taking comfort from those memories.
There are so many things that we just don't know with cancer, despite the improvements in treatments. I think you have put this in the right perspective to appreciate the things that went right instead of the things that are hard to figure out.
I am glad that you and Bob got those extra 3 years together. Please let us know how you are doing.
Regards JoAnne
JoAnne - Caregiver to husband, cancer rt. tonsil, mets to soft palate, BOT, 7 lymph nodes - T3N2BM0, stage 4. Robotic assisted surgery, radical neck dissection 2/06; 30 IMTX treatments and 4 cycles of cisplatin completed June 06.
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#9177 01-11-2007 01:35 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 209 Gold Member (200+ posts) | | Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 209 | I am so sorry for your loss, Eileen.
You are in my thoughts.
Ginny
Ginny, spouse of MikeG. SSC BOT T2N1M0 Stage III, Dx 06/27/06 at age 52, Tx 07/31/06 through 09/28/06 Chemo Cisplatin & 5FU x2, Radiation x42. Cancer free and doing well.
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#9178 01-11-2007 02:57 PM | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | I am so saddened by your loss. May the good memories of your life together help you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathies to you and your children.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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