Almost Exactly One Year

jcortney
jcortney Member Posts: 503
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I found this site almost exactly one year ago and I can't really put into words how thankful I am. You folks have seen me though the panic and the pain with your insightful, often humorous (yes Matt, I'm talking about you) advice and support. Most of the remedies that actually made treatment bearable didn't come from from my team, but from all of you. So to all of you, John, Phran, Matt, Rick and all the countless others that spend their time soothing, conjouling and acting as emotional backstops, thank you. You really are appreciated. 

Joe

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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #2
    I Second that Emotion!

    I've been around much longer, but I completely agree with your statement.  I did not find the site until after I finished my first battle.  I could help, but mostly have been helped and encouraged by many that are active some that do not come on regularly and some that have unfortunately passed.  Thank you all for your support and encouragement.

    (BTW, I am coming out of my Glum Gus, Debbie Downer mood!  Ready to fight, fight, fight!)

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #3
    I agree, great folks

    Joe,

    Sometimes you just need a good cajoling.  I walked through the same door as you did. Different H&N angels, but the same fears and questions.   Each time I participate, it is a little thank you.  I’ve learned a lot from the “old timers” and the “newbies” alike.  Heck, after the (frightful) initiation into this club I feel like one of you.

    Take care Joe,

    Matt

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #4
    Welcome

    Hi Joe,

    Thanks for dropping in on the happy milestone! So many arrive, get treated, and as recovery progresses they gradually return to their busy lives, leaving less time to visit and actively participate here.

    Very glad to hear all is well. Thanks again, don

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #5
    I have said it in the past

    many times.  This is the best, the most informative, upbeat, "can-do", go get'em, and yes humorous group of folks a person facing HCN can find on the internet. 

    KT....we're holding your hand as you fight on....

    p

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #6
    Thanks Joe...

    I too actually found this site a few months post Tx...

    But still going through a few rough spells as recovery does take time as we all know.

    I found a home..., this is the only site I have continued with and poured myself into..., sometimes more than a few have wanted, LOL.

    I have found out a lot here from others, and have passed that on along with my own experiences, giving back.

    Giving back to not just the newbies, but my way of giving back to the cancer community in general... For whatever reason, I have had a need personally to share and give back..., paying it forward.

    Best,

    John

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #7
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks Joe...

    I too actually found this site a few months post Tx...

    But still going through a few rough spells as recovery does take time as we all know.

    I found a home..., this is the only site I have continued with and poured myself into..., sometimes more than a few have wanted, LOL.

    I have found out a lot here from others, and have passed that on along with my own experiences, giving back.

    Giving back to not just the newbies, but my way of giving back to the cancer community in general... For whatever reason, I have had a need personally to share and give back..., paying it forward.

    Best,

    John

    Your bank is overflowing

    Dude,

    You have given so much here that you've paid forward for half the bus! As you say, it is elusive to why some go and some stay... and stay ... and stay ... LOL

    But there are thousands of have benefited from your steadfast contribution to the community here.  So - a BIG THANKS! don

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #8
    A year ago here too....

    It's been a year ago in August that I came to this site as well. I don't know what I would have done without all these people. I hope to be able to give back as much as I can with the time I have.

    Happy to be celebrating the year!

    ~Cris

  • Crazymom
    Crazymom Member Posts: 339 Member
    #9
    H&N

    We are lucky to have each other. 

    Although I am not on this site a lot, it has helped me tremendously and I am grateful that I can always come here.  It is so comforting to hear other's storeis.

     

    Ann

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #10
    donfoo said:

    Your bank is overflowing

    Dude,

    You have given so much here that you've paid forward for half the bus! As you say, it is elusive to why some go and some stay... and stay ... and stay ... LOL

    But there are thousands of have benefited from your steadfast contribution to the community here.  So - a BIG THANKS! don

    Thanks Don...

    Next time I'm in the Bay Area..., pizza is on me...

    JG

  • J.R. and June
    J.R. and June Member Posts: 60
    #11
    Agreed

    This is a wonderful site. Thank you to everyone who has helped me.... You guys are all amazingly giving people!

     

     

  • J.R. and June
    J.R. and June Member Posts: 60
    #12
    Agreed

    This is a wonderful site. Thank you to everyone who has helped me.... You guys are all amazingly giving people!

     

     

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #13
    Skiffin16 said:

    Thanks Don...

    Next time I'm in the Bay Area..., pizza is on me...

    JG

    forget it

    Let's go fishing. Forget the flounders or salmon, we'll go after sturgeon or get that pizza from the place in Tomales Bay, home of the GREAT WHITE! Bring your big tackle.

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #14
    donfoo said:

    forget it

    Let's go fishing. Forget the flounders or salmon, we'll go after sturgeon or get that pizza from the place in Tomales Bay, home of the GREAT WHITE! Bring your big tackle.

    Oysters..

    Tomales Bay....

    Hmm, you might have a hard time getting me out of the local oyster house pubs..

     

  • jcortney
    jcortney Member Posts: 503
    #15
    CivilMatt said:

    I agree, great folks

    Joe,

    Sometimes you just need a good cajoling.  I walked through the same door as you did. Different H&N angels, but the same fears and questions.   Each time I participate, it is a little thank you.  I’ve learned a lot from the “old timers” and the “newbies” alike.  Heck, after the (frightful) initiation into this club I feel like one of you.

    Take care Joe,

    Matt

    The "U's" have it

    Matt,

    Thanks for the proper spelling of "cajoling".  Seems that since I'm missing a "u" in my last name, I add them whenever I can :)

    Joe Cortney (no u).

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #16
    Skiffin16 said:

    Oysters..

    Tomales Bay....

    Hmm, you might have a hard time getting me out of the local oyster house pubs..

     

    make it soon

    The Feds are shutting down the last remaining oyster farm in the bay. Let's go back to nature. Oh well... 

  • sin9775
    sin9775 Member Posts: 199 Member
    #17
    I have only been coming here

    I have only been coming here a few months and I already feel the same way.  The other day I visited the CSN breast cancer board (because of a cancer scare with another sibling) only to come upon an uprising of sorts.  Woman were apparently fighting and leaving the board to make a whole new group.  I said to myself, "Darn!  I'm glad it is not like this with "my" peeps!"  Thanks to all of you.  I dare say I have become very fond of you and have been amazed many times reading some of your responses.  Are there by chance any medical people among the regulars?  A few of you sure sound informed enough to be!

    ~Shawn~

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #18
    Ya got that right

    Joe.........I told John when we met that I signed up on here just prior to starting radiation but never really got involved until well after it was over which is sometyhing I regret. Other than when I was at the hospital in the company of others going through treatment I always felt alone facing the fear of the unknown. I have a demanding job, but after I retire I will be doing alot of volunteer work helping to kick some cancer ****.

    I see your like me, I look forward to reading Matt's posts.

    Enjoy the day

          Jeff

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #19
    sin9775 said:

    I have only been coming here

    I have only been coming here a few months and I already feel the same way.  The other day I visited the CSN breast cancer board (because of a cancer scare with another sibling) only to come upon an uprising of sorts.  Woman were apparently fighting and leaving the board to make a whole new group.  I said to myself, "Darn!  I'm glad it is not like this with "my" peeps!"  Thanks to all of you.  I dare say I have become very fond of you and have been amazed many times reading some of your responses.  Are there by chance any medical people among the regulars?  A few of you sure sound informed enough to be!

    ~Shawn~

    LongtermSurvivor ~ Pat

    Pat is a MD....

    I'm just a SA, or DA, take your pick....LOL, with a little history and experience on the subject of H&N Cancer...

    JG

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