Guest gre1 Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Hi, I'm new here but not new to cancer. I already posted regarding some post operative pain and I really appreciate the replies. I put the basics in the form of a signature and all I can add is that I am a 46 year old former smoker, quit when I found out I had tonsil cancer in 8/02. I will be starting post-op radiation on Monday and my pain is pretty much gone. I did the radiation deal for the tonsil so this has got to be easier. I belong to an Oral Cancer site that is very similar to this one and I hope I can make a contribution as I learn more about this particular cancer. Glenn Quote
cindi o'h Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Hi Glenn, Welcome to this site. You have been through the mill, my friend...no doubt. Since you have already been lurking about, then you know we have a lot of great people here who have a lot of wisdom to share. If you are going to be starting radiation treatments on Monday, then I am thinking you have had your tatoos and simulation all set up... Are you going to have radiation to the area of the hilum? Keep us posted on how everything goes and if there is anything that you think we can help you with. I am thinking that with your experience, that you will be able to help us with a lot of stuff. Already, good luck with your treatments. Cindi o'h Quote
Don Wood Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome, Glenn! Glad you have joined us actively. Don Quote
DougS Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome Glenn, You will as I am sure already know, find support here. I have found out many things here at this site that were not discussed with me before my surgery. One thing I have learned is time heals most things as far as the recovery from surgery. I have probably lifelong numbness on my back and side and front were they took out 2 ribs and did the cutting. Even from the tubes iin my abdomen it is numb there also.Constant stomach pain. Nothing enough for medecine but just from the movement of the stomach up against my ribs. Lifelong prilosec medecine for acid. There is hope and there are many good people on this site. Hope all goes weel for you. Doug Quote
stand4hope Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Hi Glenn and WELCOME to LCSC. It sounds like you have had one heckuva rough road. I'm glad you found us, though, and hopefully we will be able to assist you many times, and you us! We scratch each other's backs here, and there's nothing much better than a good back scratchin'. Once again, WELCOME, and God bless, Peggy Quote
Frank Lamb Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Glenn,Welcome to our support family.Glad to have you aboard. Quote
Haylee_38 Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Glenn, Welcome aboard. I am glad you found this site full of wonderful people and support. Haylee Quote
shineladysue Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome Glenn, It's good to have you with us. The more people are willing to share, the more we all can learn. My best to you. sue Quote
Lisa O Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome Glenn. It sounds like you have been through so much already. I sure hope you have a smooth ride from here. Good luck with treatment and keep us posted. Quote
SDianneB Posted December 30, 2004 Posted December 30, 2004 Welcome! Sorry you find yourself in need of such a forum, but if you're already going down this path, you couldn't ask for a better bunch of people to be right there with you. Glad you found us, and hope to hear lots more from you. Di Quote
J.C. Posted January 1, 2005 Posted January 1, 2005 Welcome Glenn, Keep us posted on the treatments. J.C. Quote
Nushka Posted January 3, 2005 Posted January 3, 2005 Welcome Glenn. It sound like you have been through alot already. Let us know how you are doing with your radiation. I am sorry you had the need to look us up but so glad you found us. Keep in touch. Nina Quote
Guest gre1 Posted January 3, 2005 Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll keep the board posted. Glenn Quote
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