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Post by sunshine on Mar 15, 2006 6:10:59 GMT 10
I got my new crown-- also was told I had a suspicious place on the ower gum line (for those who don't know, or don't remember- I've had cancer in my mouth multiple times in the distant past--- when I was a child, up to age 19). . . .
So -- I got back on March 27 to determine how in depth my surgery will be. . . . I know that I'll have to have skin flaps, etc. Just hoping I won't have to have bone implants as well.
*sigh* It's always something.
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Post by lucie on Mar 15, 2006 7:55:42 GMT 10
Oh Denise, I'm so sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with your teeth and jaw...  Wow....this is the first time I hear about somesome so young having cancer in the gums....It must have been very painful for you and scary... What did they do to cure your cancer?.... |
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Post by sunshine on Mar 15, 2006 9:24:03 GMT 10
My sister and I both had the same cancer-- she had one round-- I had 6 rounds. My mom also had uterine cancer at the same time. They think it was something my mom was exposed to around the time she was pregnant with us. My sister had one surgery-- no recurrence. I had surgery, over and over again-- chemo. . . . .more surgery-- finally cured at age 19. Whew. Mom had surgery for her cancer, one recurrence- none since. I have no idea how my parents coped. . . from my perspective-- I knew I had "cancer" but I didn't really understand what that meant at the time. My parents never coddled me or my sister, treated us just like they would have if we were well. . . except on the surgery days. Then we were spoiled rotten  My parents never discussed the possiblity of us dying-- so I guess I never considered it. Even at age 19, when I was in nurses training and knew more. . . I never considered the possibility of dying from it. Now, however------- |
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Post by Admin on Mar 15, 2006 9:32:45 GMT 10
Oh Denise, I am so sorry. Sending hugs and love and please keep me posted. I care..
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Post by lucie on Mar 15, 2006 22:58:34 GMT 10
Denise, I admire your parents. It must have been very difficult and scary for them, knowing they could lose you and still raise you as ordinary healthy kids. I'm sure this has made you stronger and the same for your parents.
Know, that I will keep you in my prayers. ((hugs))
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Post by Michelle on Mar 16, 2006 0:29:39 GMT 10
I had no idea, Denise. Huge hugs and prayers from me. |
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Post by braided-rug on Mar 16, 2006 10:57:35 GMT 10
Are you saying that the dentist found a place that needs to be investigated in surgery?
I think he/she is such a wonderful dentist.
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Post by lynn on Mar 16, 2006 14:42:42 GMT 10
Denise,
I'll be praying. Please keep us posted. I didn't know either.....glad you shared.
Big hugs to you.....
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Post by Deed on Mar 17, 2006 2:42:54 GMT 10
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Post by Pat on Mar 17, 2006 2:57:53 GMT 10
Big hugs and prayers Denise.
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Wow....this is the first time I hear about somesome so young having cancer in the gums....It must have been very painful for you and scary... What did they do to cure your cancer?....
