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slipslidingaway

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14. Wishing you the best, although the best would be that never you found this forum ...

Mon Feb 15, 2016, 12:00 AM

Feb 2016

not familiar with your type of cancer and each type of cancer has something foreign to others that have the 'big C.'

This is a great group, but I would encourage you or a loved one to seek out specific groups and also second opinions, ask questions. Stay informed without becoming crazy. I see below you have a positive attitude and that counts!

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I have joined the big C club. Melanoma in the neck. [View all] alfredo Feb 2016 OP

oregon health sciences has a ton of money right now mgmaggiemg Feb 2016 #1

Thanks alfredo Feb 2016 #2

super...keep us posted ;) mgmaggiemg Feb 2016 #3

Will do. alfredo Feb 2016 #10

I won't say welcome, but this is a great group with wonderful people Solly Mack Feb 2016 #4

It's still early, and I have questions and concerns. alfredo Feb 2016 #7

Well, that's gotta be a shocker, for sure. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 #5

No, but this is a state with a lot of farmers. alfredo Feb 2016 #8

It's a good thing that you've found this group on DU. auntAgonist Feb 2016 #6

Thanks. Solly Mack urged me to join you guys. She's been a big help. alfredo Feb 2016 #9

if I'm alive you can do this olddots Feb 2016 #11

My right side parotid gland is kaput. I was told it would never function again. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #12

There hasn't been any therapy yet, but I will ask a lot of questions at the oncologist visit. alfredo Feb 2016 #24

I do therapy for my lymphatic fluid, but then I had 31 lymph nodes removed. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #25

Synthroid? I have noticed a low grade sore throat. Might as well get used to it. alfredo Feb 2016 #26

I didn't ask for a drug by name so much as asked if there were any. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #27

L-thyroxin is a Thyroid replacement drug. My wife has been on it most of her life. alfredo Feb 2016 #28

I was speaking of things that are supposed to help protect the thyroid during treatment. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #29

I understand. Off to bed for me. PET scan in the morning. alfredo Feb 2016 #30

I just declared that whatever it is, I will deal with it. alfredo Feb 2016 #13

Technical question Tab Feb 2016 #33

Humidifier. alfredo Feb 2016 #44

Wishing you the best, although the best would be that never you found this forum ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #14

Thanks. I am staying positive, and I have a good family to support me. alfredo Feb 2016 #15

Wonderful that you have a great support system and attitude ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #31

Thanks. It's 6:30 AM, those are groggy steps. alfredo Feb 2016 #32

And a sense of humor will serve you well ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #35

My Zoloft dosage has been increased. alfredo Feb 2016 #36

Well we do not want that sense of humor to be dampened! Ativan was the drug of choice ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #37

I'll do anything I need, and I have friends to help me. alfredo Feb 2016 #38

You are on your way, be a good patient, but not too good to question! I think too often docs ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #39

My wife had oral surgery this week, that gave a good test run. alfredo Feb 2016 #40

Wife's are wonderful ... slipslidingaway Feb 2016 #41

She's been my rock for the past 35 years. alfredo Feb 2016 #42

Welcome to the Big C Club!! Tab Feb 2016 #16

Hello, and thanks. What should I wear to the PET? alfredo Feb 2016 #17

Nothing with metal, although I'm not sure that was a requirement or just remnants from the MRI days Tab Feb 2016 #18

I will wear my sweat pants, then pick up some coffee and a scone on my way out. alfredo Feb 2016 #19

There you go! Tab Feb 2016 #20

Thanks. I've taken on the attitude, "I'll deal with it." alfredo Feb 2016 #22

dress warm olddots Feb 2016 #21

I've got plenty cold weather shirts. I will dress in light layers. alfredo Feb 2016 #23

They usually offer you a warm blanket though Tab Feb 2016 #34

The warm blanket was a nice touch. alfredo Feb 2016 #43

When do you get your results? Tab Feb 2016 #45

No idea. I get the feeding tube and a biopsy next week. They will contact me. alfredo Feb 2016 #46