If this is as good as it gets

KTeacher
KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

it's good enough for me!  Just returned from my visit to Stanford.  Tuesday, microvascular surgeon--he was happy with healing, would like to do some clean-up work but elective--I choose no surgery for the time being.  Dr. Sunwoo, H&N surgeon poked and prodded and poked some more, he thinks sinus problem is due to radiation, mucus comes out of all sorts of parts!  Shaking might be neuropathy from Cisplatin, I will be talking to chemo guy.  I can live with the shakes just so it is no 'c.'  Scans hopefully in August.  See Dr. Sunwoo again August 14.  He talked about follow up appointments, even going into year 2 (before surgery he had told me not to make any long range plans) what a relief.  Of course I have confused him again.  He can't figure why there wasn't cancer in my cheek and it went from upper lip to orbital nerve.

A silly request:  with my vision challenge, could you post in 3 (12 pt).  It makes it much easier for me to read.

Thank you,

Bev

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #2
    great news!

    Not a silly request at all.

    I think you are making good progress and I am so happy for you!

  • NJShore
    NJShore Member Posts: 429 Member
    #3
    Great news!

    Bev,

    So happy to hear your great news! (12 font size :)This disease is just so mean, but you are a winner and are slapping it in the face when you can say, "it's good enough for me! "

    I am so happy for you.. keep up that great work, and make some plans!

    :) Celebrate.

    Kari

  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #4
    Woooooooot!

    Woot!  So very happy to hear your news! And, welcome back!

    Deb

  • jcortney
    jcortney Member Posts: 503
    #5
    Outstanding

    For news that good I'll post in 14pt.  Congrats Bev, more good news to come.

    Joe

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #6
    You are amazing, Bev!!

    you have been through so much since I first got here, and now you're getting the wonderful news you so deserve.  Your attitude, as usual, is great....

    I can't see the small writing either, so I'm glad you requested bigger writing.....I've been keeping an extra pair of glasses by my computer.

    p

  • peggylulu
    peggylulu Member Posts: 375
    #7
    So happy

    for you Bev ! I can see pretty good with my glasses but I try to remember to click on bold and 12pt just because it's so much easier to see ! I'm a newbie and I so love seeing happy posts !

    My best to you,

    Peggy

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #8
    hope it gets better

    Bev,

    I think of you often, you responded to my first post and I am grateful.

    You have been on a much harder journey than I have and I wish you continued success.

    Best always,

    Matt

  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #9
    CivilMatt said:

    hope it gets better

    Bev,

    I think of you often, you responded to my first post and I am grateful.

    You have been on a much harder journey than I have and I wish you continued success.

    Best always,

    Matt

    MAKES ME HAPPY MAN TONIGHT....

     

    TO HEAR YOUR POST AND ALL THE GOOD GOING ON ....TRULY YOU DO HAVE AN AMAZING ATTITUDE.....VERY HAPPY FOR YOU TONIGHT BEV!

    Tim

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #10
    Super good

    How about 18 point?  I understand delaying further interventions.  That's exactly what I've done, waiting out a reasonable interval, which for me is something like two years, before tackling anything else.  I also understand deciding things are good enough.  My sinuses are pretty impressive, the result of rad exposure.  And of course, the interference with eating is a pretty significant deal as well.  But heck, under the circumstances I am perfect.  It's all in the attitude.  Good for you Bev.  Carry on.

     

    Pat

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #11
    you make me smile !

    Bev,

    You are one special lady !  I was just saying to myself this morning....(my own personal pity party) that if my quality of life has to be this way I'm gonna have to suck it up and move past it.  And then I see your post and feel ashamed to be in such a dark place when other's have gone through so much and are so positive.  Thank you my friend, and know that your posts inspire alot of people to stay in the light !  Hugs sent !  Katie 

  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #12
    I get the vision part. This

    I get the vision part. This is what I need with my cheatersIt mine is getting worse quickly.

    Hang in there.

    Best

    Mike

  • tackstrip
    tackstrip Member Posts: 14
    #13
    luv4lacrosse said:

    I get the vision part. This

    I get the vision part. This is what I need with my cheatersIt mine is getting worse quickly.

    Hang in there.

    Best

    Mike

    Vision

    I have noticed my glasses just aren't strong enough anymore since I started radiation back in December. Now the chemo. Being on Social Security Disability now I wonder if insurance would pay for exam and new glasses? Im in Michigan and everything is like pulling teeth. Which wouldn't be covered. I have to pay for dental gel.

  • George_Baltimore
    George_Baltimore Member Posts: 303
    #14
    tackstrip said:

    Vision

    I have noticed my glasses just aren't strong enough anymore since I started radiation back in December. Now the chemo. Being on Social Security Disability now I wonder if insurance would pay for exam and new glasses? Im in Michigan and everything is like pulling teeth. Which wouldn't be covered. I have to pay for dental gel.

    Since you're on SS Disability

    they should cover the eye exam.  I had one a couple months ago to renew my driver's license by mail and they covered mine.  As far as the glasses though, I don't think they do but I'm not positive.

  • George_Baltimore
    George_Baltimore Member Posts: 303
    #15
    tackstrip said:

    Vision

    I have noticed my glasses just aren't strong enough anymore since I started radiation back in December. Now the chemo. Being on Social Security Disability now I wonder if insurance would pay for exam and new glasses? Im in Michigan and everything is like pulling teeth. Which wouldn't be covered. I have to pay for dental gel.

    Haven't had one of these in awhile

    The double post, that is.  Sorry bout that.

  • metro22
    metro22 Member Posts: 16
    #16
    big points

    Good news on the healing

     

    Re point size  - when viewing any page in browser hold the ctrl key then hit the + key and each time it gets larger  - hitting - key takes it back down

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #17
    Great news! Hope it continues

    Great news! Hope it continues to be good news for many years. As for the font, I was just thinking, "Why did the pick such a small font as the default?"

    May God continue to bless you.

    Debbie

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