#9680 03-01-2007 05:57 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) |  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 583 | David,
This whole journey is life shaking. It takes us all time to really understand where we are. Our caregivers go through HELL too. My husband is just now feeling like he can back off some. The part that use to bother him was he could not fix it.
I can understand the upset when you found out the other Dr. missed something. I hope you let him know about it. I am sure he will be surprised he did not see that.
I too had spots on lungs but it never developed into anything. So hope the same for you. We live from scan to scan for a while, then in time we can let go of that too.
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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#9681 03-01-2007 07:47 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14 Member | | Member
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 14 | Hello David,
I'm afraid I don't know enough about any of this to give you a wordy reply of encouragement, but I can tell you there's an old fart in Michigan that's pulling for you and all my best to you. By the way, I go for my 1st PET/Scan next Tuesday. I'll let everyone know the results
58 yrs old. Stage 4 SCC base of tongue T4N2M0 no surgery chemo 7x radiation 35x completed treatments 12/20/06
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#9682 03-04-2007 03:10 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | David,
Sorry to come back to your bad news. My prayers are with you and I'm hoping that it turns out to be nothing.
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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#9683 03-04-2007 04:33 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | David....when do you find out about the lung spots on the scan? Will you have to have more tests?
Please keep us posted so we can rejoice with you when they tell you it is nothing.
Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!
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#9684 03-04-2007 04:33 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 794 | David....when do you find out about the lung spots on the scan? Will you have to have more tests?
Please keep us posted so we can rejoice with you when they tell you it is nothing.
Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!
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#9685 03-05-2007 02:57 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 383 | David;
Just as you do with everyone here, I'm pulling and praying for you (and your wife)!! Stay strong and keep us informed. All will be well.
Take care,
Steve
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!
**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****
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