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Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9 | Dear Tamara -
I am so sorry about your husband. I know how hard this must be for you. Bless your heart....I'll be thinking about you..
Judy
Wife of Russ, 51, who was diagnosed with Stage IV 4cm tumor in mouth floor, jawbone, and tongue in June, 2008. Had aggressive chemo & radiation. Tried & failed to have a resection in March, 2009. Was in hospice care from March 13 until he left this earth on April 10, 2009.
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Tamara,
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He is now at peace.
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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Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 57 | Tamara,
Words can not express how you feel at this time and there are none that can comfort you. As many struggle please find comfort that many know where you have been, where you are and where you will be with your emotions. It is a struggle but one we must bear. I hope that you and your children heal well and continue the path that you and your beloved husband created when you took each others hand in marriage. I am not much of an expert on helping with feelings as I still struggle but if you ever need to chat or vent, I am here. Take Care
Noemi
Brother diagnosed SCC August 2005, radiation and chemo- 2 rounds, total glossectomy Sept. 2007, passed away May 21, 2008
"Everyday is beautiful" he stated on a cold and foggy Chicago winter day.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Noemi, you are just so sweet, I hope you never leave the forums. That would be agreat loss to us. Take care and glad to see you posting.
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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Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 57 | Thanks Jim. Just trying to give Tamara the same support you all gave me at my dark hour.
Brother diagnosed SCC August 2005, radiation and chemo- 2 rounds, total glossectomy Sept. 2007, passed away May 21, 2008
"Everyday is beautiful" he stated on a cold and foggy Chicago winter day.
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 49 | Tamara,
My deepest condolences. I know there is some consolation in the knowledge that he is finally free of the pain and suffering (I hold on to that daily), but it doesn't lessen your grief and there are no words to take it all away. I'm now 8 months out and it still hurts like crazy. Let your family & friends comfort you and know that we are here sending you virtual hugs!
Bonnie
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Caregiver daughter Teri, age 43, SCC 4/06 SCC lateral tongue, partial glossectomy, mod rad neck dissection, 35 IMRT; metastatic return 4/08 to lung, bone, kidney. 10 radiation to lung, 3 Docetaxel + Carbo, lost her battle on 9/29
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